Goldthwaite Volunteer Fire Department

05/12/2026

There has been an individual commenting on our fundraiser event to contact her about vendor spots. This person has no involvement with the Goldthwaite VFD. She has been blocked and her comments have been removed. If any more of these comments or post pop up, please know that it is a scam and do not respond.

05/11/2026

Don’t forget to come out and join us!
Sunday, June 14th 11am-2pm

03/16/2026

Burn Ban has been reinstated

03/15/2026

CRITICAL FIRE DANGER SUNDAY: A Red Flag Warning has been issued for much of our area for Sunday from noon to 9 PM. A combination of very dry air, strong winds, and dry vegetation will make for conditions where any spark can cause a brush fire which will grow rapidly and be nearly impossible to control.

03/14/2026

Even though the burn ban has been lifted please be cautious this weekend as winds are predicted to be high.
Make sure to call the Sheriffs Department before you burn.

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Sunday afternoon through evening for areas near and west of Interstate 35 due to very windy and dry conditions, increasing the potential for rapid wildfire spread. Avoid any activity that could spark a wildfire.

01/24/2026

Loop 15 is CLOSED until further notice due to phone lines that are down in the area
West Front Street between 3rd & 4th Street is also CLOSED

Please be mindful of workers and first responders as they work to fix this issue.

01/15/2026

50 Years of Service!!!!!!
Over the past 50 years, David Schwartz has held many positions on the Goldthwaite Volunteer Fire Department. David joined the fire department in 1976. He became the Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal in 1985 and stayed in that position until 1990. Since 1990, he has been our Chief.
David has decided to retire as Chief, but he is not leaving the Goldthwaite Volunteer Fire Department just yet.
We would like to thank David for his dedication, loyalty, and commitment to our department and our community.
We would also like to give a huge shoutout to Touch of Tada for helping us make the perfect gift to give to David that reflects his 50 years of service to the department.
At this time, we would like to announce that the new Fire Chief for the Goldthwaite Volunteer Fire Department is Kevin Nowell.

01/12/2026

Burn Ban for Mills County, TX has been reinstated
Outdoor Burning is NOT allowed
Please check the Mills County website at www.millscountytx.gov for more information or updates.

06/10/2025

Rescue Truck 124

The newest addition to GVFD.

We are blessed to serve an amazing community!!

We are so thankful for all of your support and donations. It would not be possible for us to continue to serve without all of you!!
Not just the new truck, but also repairs, upgrades, equipment and so much more!

06/08/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us today. We had an amazing turnout. It is so wonderful to be able to serve a community that is so generous. We appreciate all that you do to help support the Goldthwaite Volunteer Fire Department.
We can’t wait to see you all again next year!

06/08/2025

A huge THANK YOU to our Goldthwaite High School Cheerleaders and Mascot. These girls gave up their Sunday to come volunteer and help us at the GVFD BBQ Fundraiser today. They delivered to go trays to vehicles, filled tea glasses, picked up trash, and much much more. We couldn’t have pulled it off without these wonderful young ladies.
Thank you girls from all of us at the Goldthwaite Volunteer Fire Department!