Peoria Volunteer Fire Dept.

03/26/2026

UPDATE: YES we are still doing this! It will just be a little different 😂. Join us!

Were giving away hotdogs and easter eggs to say thanks to the community.

02/03/2026

A sign of the times

English musician Brian May, the lead guitar player for Queen, hinted that the band probably wouldn’t perform in the United States in the near future, if at all.

01/22/2026

Texas Elite Graphics

01/22/2026

Well just got back from lettering our new Tahoe for the fire department. It will be used for medical calls and other calls when needed. Wanted to show everyone that our fundraisers are being put to use for our community and we are always trying to improve our department for folks not only in Peoria but Hill county. Thanks to everyone that has helped on this journey.
And let me give a big shout out to Texas Elite Graphics for a great job!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our families to yours!

12/21/2025

Had our Christmas party last night. Always nice to get together for something besides an emergency call. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a blessed new year!

11/27/2025

Hope our friends, neighbors, and families all have a very blessed day

11/14/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE - WHITNEY AREA SCHEDULED TXNM POWER MAINTENANCE

Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) notified the City of Whitney that a planned overnight power outage is scheduled from midnight on Tuesday, November 18, through 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19. Please make necessary preparations and stay weather aware leading up to this scheduled event.

We delayed posting this notice while we gathered additional details and confirmed that this outage may spread into the County areas. Specifically, State Highway 22 from Whitney to the Dam and FM 933 from Whitney to FM 1534.

Edit: After speaking with HILCO and Hill County Water, if there is a power outage in the areas identified outside the City limits, it will affect water availability/pressure.

10/20/2025

10/14/25: Burn Ban has been put in place for the unincorporated areas of Hill County for 30 days unless extended by the Commissioners. A copy of the Burn Ban will be placed in the comments.

5) This Order does not apply to the following outdoor activities:
a. Welding, Cutting, or Grinding Operations: This order shall not apply to the outdoor burning of vegetative material caused by welding, cutting, or grinding operations if such burning is not malicious or intentional and the following provisions are followed:
i. Wind speeds must be no more than 20 miles per hour while performing welding, cutting, or grinding operations outside of approved barriers or enclosures.
ii. Each site in which the welding, cutting, or grinding operations are taking place must have the ability to call 911 for emergency response.
iii. A dedicated fire watch person must attend each welder, cutter, or grinder or any activity that causes a spark.
iv. A minimum of one (1) 2A-20BC fire extinguisher or pressurized water source is required to be on-hand per fire watch person.
v. If an emergency exists where welding must be performed outside these provisions, the County Judge, the Emergency Management Coordinator, a Peace Officer, and/or the Fire Chief may issue a temporary exception to the Order, along with any requirements necessary to reduce the hazards associated with such activities.

b. Outdoor Cooking: This Order shall not prohibit outdoor cooking activities when the following provisions are followed:
i. All outdoor cooking must be attended to at all times by a responsible party.
ii. The responsible party must have the ability to call 911 for emergency response.
iii. A minimum of one (1) 2A-20BC fire extinguisher or pressurized water source is required to be on-hand at all times.

10/14/2025

UPDATE: TODAY (10/20/25)THERE IS A HIGH FIRE DANGER WITH GUSTY WINDS!

🚫🔥 BURN BAN IN EFFECT!
Please, no outside burning at this time!

10/14/25: Burn Ban has been put in place for the unincorporated areas of Hill County for 30 days unless extended by the Commissioners. A copy of the Burn Ban will be placed in the comments.

5) This Order does not apply to the following outdoor activities:
a. Welding, Cutting, or Grinding Operations: This order shall not apply to the outdoor burning of vegetative material caused by welding, cutting, or grinding operations if such burning is not malicious or intentional and the following provisions are followed:
i. Wind speeds must be no more than 20 miles per hour while performing welding, cutting, or grinding operations outside of approved barriers or enclosures.
ii. Each site in which the welding, cutting, or grinding operations are taking place must have the ability to call 911 for emergency response.
iii. A dedicated fire watch person must attend each welder, cutter, or grinder or any activity that causes a spark.
iv. A minimum of one (1) 2A-20BC fire extinguisher or pressurized water source is required to be on-hand per fire watch person.
v. If an emergency exists where welding must be performed outside these provisions, the County Judge, the Emergency Management Coordinator, a Peace Officer, and/or the Fire Chief may issue a temporary exception to the Order, along with any requirements necessary to reduce the hazards associated with such activities.

b. Outdoor Cooking: This Order shall not prohibit outdoor cooking activities when the following provisions are followed:
i. All outdoor cooking must be attended to at all times by a responsible party.
ii. The responsible party must have the ability to call 911 for emergency response.
iii. A minimum of one (1) 2A-20BC fire extinguisher or pressurized water source is required to be on-hand at all times.

10/08/2025