Last Alarm Fire Company

10/06/2026

09/01/2026

Making solid progress on the 1949 Mack! Huge thanks to Chad Hass for volunteering his time to come out and help us power wash it today. Every bit of elbow grease makes a difference. Thank you to everyone who continues to support this build and contribute to the Last Alarm mission—we couldn't do it without this community. 🚿🚒

08/06/2026

Please continue to stand with the community of Adrian, the Adrian Fire Department, and Gary Wayne James during this difficult time. Your ongoing thoughts, prayers, and support mean more than words can say.

Gary Wayne James, 80, of Adrian, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2026.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Adrian Fire Department. Private burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Vega. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Gary was born in Amarillo, Texas, on June 10, 1946, to Dorothy Rae (Spande) and William Henry James. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1964 and later graduated from West Texas State College.
Gary served in the United States Army as Military Police and retired after 20 years of service. He then worked as a bailiff for the City of Amarillo and later as the water commissioner for the City of Adrian. Gary also served the Adrian community as a volunteer firefighter with the Adrian Fire Department for more than 50 years.

Gary was deeply civic-minded and was always willing to help anyone in need. He enjoyed reading all types of books, including rulebooks and regulations on subjects he felt passionate about. He also enjoyed researching his family genealogy. Above all, Gary loved the children in his community. He was active in his church, Adrian Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda James.

He is survived by his sons, Gary Michael James and wife Della, and Thomas James; his grandchildren, Chloe James, Karleigh James, and Oliver James; his brother, William Henry James III; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Adrian Fire Department, PO Box 14, Adrian, TX 79001; or to High Plains Children's Home, PO Box 7448, Amarillo, TX 79114.

Share online condolences with the family at www.boxwellbrothers.com.

08/04/2026

Our department extends its deepest condolences to the family of Firefighter Gary Wayne James and the Adrian Volunteer Fire Department following this tragic loss.
Brother James made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a truck fire off I-40 this past Friday. We ask that you keep his family, loved ones, and his brothers and sisters at Adrian VFD in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
Rest easy, Brother. We have the watch from here.

An Adrian Volunteer firefighter died while responding to a truck fire Friday.

07/25/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of retired Amarillo Fire Department Assistant Chief Paul Wayne Bartlett.
He dedicated his life to protecting this community and leaves behind a profound legacy of leadership and sacrifice in the Panhandle fire service. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bartlett family and our brothers and sisters at AFD during this difficult time.

https://www.shafermortuaryservices.com/obituaries/paul-bartlett?fbclid=IwdGRjcATR_oJwZG9mBWZkaWQWULPPMPdbh9Rsdt7s89FfXE7YFHhQnmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4sJR4G8OpUESwCRwKNxUzdLbFTvnpabWYyq_9Uzujg3ckdVedzAi7cp4o3Dw_aem_kQXL23W-zd8Qk5Z8vUixIw

View Paul Wayne Bartlett's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/20/2026

Our hearts are heavy as we learn of the tragic passing of a Skellytown firefighter, who lost their life following a crash involving a deer in Hutchinson County. We extend our deepest condolences to their family, friends, and the entire Skellytown fire department community during this heartbreaking time.

https://www.mintonchatwell.com/obituaries/kenniston-brown?fbclid=IwZnRzaATKUkxwZG9mAWZkaWQWUK56Vi0HiK_R10ZbAQoecXpncrDyCWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR47z35ma-O315xrQ4EeCrwiKhnx8iwbacBC5UHxkl817zqj5I-NGh69CNefmw_aem_aDXsgIikRH5TN9ABbcFJUw

View Kenny Brown's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/08/2026

The Last Alarm Fire Company stands with the Canyon Fire Department in honoring the life and service of Firefighter Joseph Martinez. Sending our deepest condolences to his family and colleagues. Please keeping them in your prayers during these difficult times.

It is with great sadness that the Canyon Firefighters Association announces the passing of volunteer firefighter Joseph Martinez.

Joe was a loving husband, devoted father, and faithful friend. He served his community through the Canyon Fire Department since January 2019 and was known around the station for his sense of humor and selfless spirit.

Joe faced his battle with cancer with courage, determination, and grace. His strength and resilience throughout his journey were an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Even in the face of his illness, he continued to demonstrate the same selfless spirit, unwavering character, and charming wit that defined both his life and his service.

Joe will be deeply missed by his family and his fellow firefighters. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn this tremendous loss.

Rest Easy Brother We Got It From Here!!