Floydada Fire Department (FCR/Photo)
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Volunteer Fire Department stayed active throughout the month of February, responding to a variety of emergency calls both locally and through mutual aid assistance.
Firefighters began the month on February 1, responding to an electrical fire at 1114 Ralls Highway at 7:53 a.m. Crews were able to address the situation and prevent further damage.
On February 4 at 8:01 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to 319 North 2nd Street for a reported outdoor gas leak. The issue was handled safely, reducing potential danger to nearby residents.
February 7 proved to be a busy day for the department. At 3:17 p.m., crews responded to a grass fire located three miles north on US 70. Later that afternoon, at 4:26 p.m., Floydada firefighters answered a mutual aid request from the Plainview Fire Department to assist with multiple house fires at 109 W. 34th Street in Plainview.
On February 17, the department again provided mutual aid to Plainview, responding at 1:30 p.m. to assist with multiple house fires on East 34th Street. Shortly after returning, 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 once again responded to a grass fire three miles north on US 70.
Throughout the month, the Floydada Volunteer Fire Department demonstrated its ongoing commitment to protecting the Floydada community while also supporting neighboring departments when needed.
Residents are reminded to remain cautious during dry and windy conditions, as grass fires can spread quickly across the South Plains.
