Taft Volunteer Fire Department

04/09/2026

🚨Power outage🚨

Please share if you know any residents in the area

The department is currently onscene of the 400 block of Retama for a damaged utility pole that is causing the lines to touch the trees and arcing. AEP assessment team has arrived and out of precaution will be isolating the area highlighted from the 400 block of retama to hwy 181 back to Roots Ave and Gregory st (around the junior high). They have made notifications to their repair crew. At this time we are being told appointment 3 hours for repair.

A notification will be sent out via the Savvy Citizen app for those that do not have social media.

03/30/2026

🚨Public announcement🚨

If you have signed up for any alerts through the county or other apps. Please be aware of statewide alert tests that will be conducted on April 2nd. For more information please read the attached post from the San Pat county emergency page.

🚨 Statewide Alert System Drill Coming April 2! 🚨

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has announced a statewide test of public warning systems to make sure alerts reach YOU when it matters most.

👉 San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management will be partnering with TDEM for this important drill to help keep our community prepared and informed.

📅 When: April 2, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
📱 You may receive test alerts from multiple systems, including:
• Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
• Landline, cell phone, text, or email notifications
• Integrated Public Warning System (IPAWS)

⚠️ These are ONLY TEST messages—but they help ensure systems work properly during real emergencies.

📲 When you receive the test message, please read or listen ALL the way to the VERY END and reply to confirm you received it.
Your response helps us ensure the system is working properly—thank you for your cooperation! 🙌

💡 Get Ready NOW!
Before April 2, make sure you’re signed up to receive alerts:
📲 Text your ZIP code to 888777
🌐 Or create an account at reversealert.org

Being signed up means you’ll get critical info fast when it matters most!

Let’s stay prepared, San Patricio County 💪

🚨

03/22/2026

A few of our members responded for mutual aid in Sinton this evening. One brush truck sustained a few flat tires but was able to make it back to town. All crew members are back as well and ready for the next call.

01/14/2026

On 1/13/26 at 1017pm our department was paged out to a local RV park in the county roads for a report of an RV on fire. Knowing that water in that area was limited Engine 18, Engine 17, Brush 9 and Command 1 responded with 6 of our members. Upon arriving we were notified by the deputy onscene of ammunition inside the RV firing off as well as propane tanks in the undercarriage. We proceeded with caution and started to attack the fire. The fire was quickly contained and crews proceed to overhaul the RV and secure the scene.

No injuries were reported and all personnel accounted for. Crews cleared the scene at approximately 1230a.

12/30/2025

🚨Cold weather information from the City🚨

Note: Due to our page being ran by our volunteer members please follow the City of Taft Police Department or City of Taft, Texas pages for the lastest and current information as our page may be delayed with getting info out.

Due to the cold weather, The City will have the Alvarado Center, located on corner of Davis rd and Allende St, open on December 31, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to provide a warm place for the community.

❄️ Friendly Reminder:
City Hall and the Police Department have blankets available for those in need, until supplies last. Currently they are out of heaters, but if you are in need or know someone who is need of some blankets, please let them know they can pick them up at these locations.

If you stop by the Police Department after hours, please call the after hours number so an officer can meet you.

City Hall: M-F 8am-4:30pm
☎️ : 361-528-3512

City of Taft Police Department: M-F 8am-5pm
☎️Afterhours: 361-528-3131

Please share to help spread the word and keep our community safe and warm.

12/20/2025

A huge thank you to the Friends of the Taft City Parks for welcoming us to such a wonderful event last night. The laughter, smiles, and excitement truly captured what it’s all about. You are an incredible group, and we’re grateful to be part of it.

12/15/2025

Yesterday our department participated in the annual Taft Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade and festivities. 8 of 14 members along with their families were able to showcase Command 1, Brush 7, Brush 8, Brush 9, Engine 17 and Engine 18.

Later that afternoon we held our annual department party. A big thank you local business Mi Ranchito for providing a delicious meal for our members! During our event we presented our Firefighter and Officer of the year. We are pleased to announce FF H. Coleman was selected by our officer to receive the Firefighter of the year award! We are also pleased to announce FF/VP E. Carrera was selected by our members as the officer of the year!

A big thank you to our members for the hard work and dedication this year. An even bigger thank you to our families for being our backbone and support!

Video of parade procession in comments!

11/30/2025

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Let’s make the 2026 season the biggest one yet! 🔥🏈🙌🏼

11/09/2025

🚨Red Flag warning🚨

With tomorrows cold front approaching here are a few reminders due to the extreme fire conditions that will be present! We are asking all community members local and surrounding to not burn tomorrow. With the wind speeds and dry fuel in the area fires will spread rapidly. Please do your part to minimize the risk!

🚩Red Flag Day Tomorrow November 9th 2025🚩

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1140 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH TEXAS ON SUNDAY...

La Salle-McMullen-Live Oak-Bee-Goliad-Victoria-Webb-Duval- Jim Wells-Inland Kleberg-Inland Nueces-Inland San Patricio- Coastal Aransas-Inland Refugio-Inland Calhoun-Coastal Kleberg- Coastal Nueces-Coastal San Patricio-Aransas Islands- Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands- Calhoun Islands- 1140 AM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY FOR STRONG NORTH-NORTHEASTERLY WINDS, CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS, FOR ALL OF SOUTH TEXAS...

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect from 9 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday.

* AFFECTED AREA...La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad, Victoria, Webb, Duval, Jim Wells, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland San Patricio, Coastal Aransas, Inland Refugio, Inland Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio, Aransas Islands, Coastal Refugio, Coastal Calhoun, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands.

* TIMING...Sunday morning through Sunday evening, in the wake of a strong cold front.

* WINDS...North to Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 78.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.

11/07/2025

🚨October Update post🚨

October was a busy month for our department. Here is a summary of our month:

Birthdays 🎂:
•FF J. Chien Sr (mid September; not captured in September post)
•FF/VP E. Carrera

Trainings 🪓 🧑‍🚒:
•Live Burn training by San Patricio County Office of Emergency Management with Gregory Volunteer Fire Department and Ingleside Fire Dept
•Midway wind farm annual drill

Community events:
•National night out - the department showcased a youth firefighter fit test course
•Annual Halloween on Green downtown

Major incidents 🔥:
•Gregory Mill Fire- Multiple local, state and outside resources responded to the call for help. While not all at once 13 of 16 members and all of our fleet responded starting around 130pm and clearing the station around 2am. This included Command 1, Brush 7, Brush 8, Brush 9, Engine 17 and Engine 18. In total our department was on scene for 13 hours with a total of approximately 150 man hours. After we were released, Gregory VFD along with some local and state resources worked the next several days to contain the incident. For all updated information please follow the City of Gregory page.

•Severe weather and Hail Storm Event - Although this happened November 1st it is worth noting the incident in this post. At around 5pm we were call out along with Portland, Ingleside and Aransas for aid in the Gregory area. Due to the location, reported call and weather extra help was called out. As crews wrapped up the incident command staff watched as the system approached. Shortly after the NWS (National Weather Service) alert came through. Crews were released as they finished to make sure everyone got home safe before the storm. Engine 18 along with two of our members were the first to be released. Command 1, Brush 7, Brush 8 and the rest of the departments were released shortly after. Engine 18 made it into town right before the sky let loose but Command 1, Brush 7 and Brush 8 and 5 members had to shelter in place along a county road to wait out the storm. After the storm cleared an influx of calls came through and immediately responded the rest of the way to town. Chief 151 took IC and as more members became available divided crews through out the town. We worked quickly, safely and efficiently to assess scenes and report severity of the calls back to dispatch. This information allowed them to report back to AEP and center point to allow them to prioritize each call. We responded to a total of 10 confirmed calls with several others in between as we reconned the town. Our department was active the evening for a total of 8 hours with a total of approximately 80 man hours. We were able to clear the station at around 2am for some much needed rest.