Strawn Volunteer Fire Department

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/11/2026

I spy some of our firemen from station 14. Who do you see?

05/04/2026

Today is International Firefighters Day, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all firefighters—especially our Station 14 crew. Your dedication, sacrifice, and countless hours of training do not go unnoticed. We are truly grateful for everything you do to keep our community safe.

Owen Alison Todd Spakes Shane M. Newman Martin Berumen Alexandro Hernandez Buddy Mahan Max Hopkins Nick Riggs Garcia Taylor Hopkins Berumen Jw Montgomery Kyle Bradly Nowak Avelardo Lopez

04/17/2026

Strong group of people👏🤍

They are the voice in the dark and the golden thread that connects our community to the help they need. 🎧💛 Behind every siren you hear, there was a dispatcher who took the call, stayed calm, and sent help. 🚑🚓🚒

This National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we want to say a massive thank you to our incredible dispatchers at Palo Pinto Sheriff’s Office. They handle the unthinkable with grace, coordinate life-saving responses in seconds, and keep our first responders safe every single shift. Our dispatchers work 24/7, 365 days a year to keep Palo Pinto County safe. To our team: Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you for being the calm in every storm. 💛 💛

Drop a "Thank You" or a 💛 in the comments to show our dispatch team some love!

04/06/2026

The Burn Ban has been lifted for Palo Pinto County on April 6.

Residents are reminded to use caution when conducting any outdoor burning. Conditions can change quickly, and safety should always remain the top priority.

Please report any planned or controlled burns to the Palo Pinto County Sheriff’s Office.

03/29/2026

We would like to thank all of the hunters who came out and were part of the 1st Annual Big Dog Varmint Hunt. Congratulations to our 1st place team, Robert Miles, who took home the grand prize of $1,960 along with custom-made belt buckles! 👏

03/28/2026

Sign ups and raffles🎟️

03/28/2026

Stop by the Farmers Market to get your team signed up! 3/28 ends at 11:59 a.m.

We’ll also have raffle items available for everyone to enter for a chance to win. A big thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible:

Pillars Concrete
Small Town Trucking
Texan Family Health
Greyhound Pac-A-Sac
Clear Fork Bank
Faithful Companions Pet Crematory

03/23/2026

On March 23, County Commissioners approved placing the County back under a Burn Ban. Winter vegetation is dry and conditions are ideal for wildfires.

Please Don’t Burn!

03/23/2026

SVFD In conjunction with Texan Family Health took a CPR class instructed by Cyndi Smith from Santo Volunteer Fire & EMS.

♥️Why CPR Matters in Our Rural Community!

Living in a rural area means we look out for each other—and in an emergency, that can make all the difference.

When help may be miles away, CPR can save a life.

✔️ Keeps blood and oxygen flowing until first responders arrive
✔️ Buys critical time during longer emergency response times
✔️ Helps prevent brain damage
✔️ Empowers everyday people to step in and help
✔️ Can make AEDs more effective
✔️ Makes our entire community safer and stronger

Most cardiac emergencies happen at home, with loved ones nearby. Knowing CPR means you could be the reason someone gets a second chance.

You don’t have to be a medical professional to save a life—you just have to be willing to act.

Let’s continue to take care of one another. Consider getting CPR certified and encouraging others to do the same!

With a show of ✋, who would be interested in taking a CPR class at our station❓