Floydada Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Multiple February Calls

Firefighters address electrical, gas, and grass fires in Floydada and provide mutual aid to Plainview

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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The Floydada Volunteer Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls throughout February, including an electrical fire, a gas leak, and several grass fires in the Floydada area. The department also provided mutual aid assistance to the Plainview Fire Department on multiple occasions to help battle house fires.

Why it matters

The Floydada Volunteer Fire Department plays a critical role in protecting the local community, responding to a range of emergencies and also supporting neighboring fire departments when needed. Their actions in February highlight the department's ongoing commitment to public safety, especially during dry and windy conditions that can lead to rapidly spreading grass fires.

The details

Floydada firefighters responded to an electrical fire on February 1, a gas leak on February 4, and multiple grass fires on February 7, 17, and 24. They also provided mutual aid to the Plainview Fire Department on February 7 and 17 to assist with house fires. The department was able to safely address each situation and prevent further damage or danger to residents.

  • On February 1, firefighters responded to an electrical fire at 1114 Ralls Highway at 7:53 a.m.
  • On February 4 at 8:01 p.m., firefighters responded to a reported outdoor gas leak at 319 North 2nd Street.
  • On February 7 at 3:17 p.m., crews responded to a grass fire located three miles north on US 70. Later that day at 4:26 p.m., they answered a mutual aid request from Plainview to assist with multiple house fires at 109 W. 34th Street.
  • On February 17 at 1:30 p.m., the department provided mutual aid to Plainview to assist with multiple house fires on East 34th Street. Shortly after, at 2:02 p.m., crews were dispatched to a grass fire on County Road 300 south of Floydada.
  • The final call of the month came on February 24 at 4:00 p.m., when firefighters responded to a grass fire three miles north on US 70.

The players

Floydada Volunteer Fire Department

The local fire department responsible for protecting the Floydada, Texas community and providing mutual aid assistance to neighboring departments.

Plainview Fire Department

The fire department in Plainview, Texas that requested mutual aid from Floydada on multiple occasions in February to help battle house fires.

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What’s next

Residents in the Floydada area are encouraged to remain cautious during dry and windy conditions, as grass fires can spread quickly across the South Plains region.

The takeaway

The Floydada Volunteer Fire Department's actions in February demonstrate their ongoing commitment to public safety, both in their local community and through providing mutual aid support to neighboring fire departments when needed. Their rapid response and ability to safely address a variety of emergencies highlights the critical role volunteer fire departments play in protecting rural Texas communities.