Van Vleck Volunteer Fire Department

10/11/2026

🚒🔥 Fire Prevention Education at Van Vleck Elementary School! 🔥🚒

This past Friday, the Van Vleck Volunteer Fire Department and the Sargent Volunteer Fire Department had the honor of visiting Van Vleck Elementary School to educate students about fire prevention, fire safety, and how to protect themselves and their loved ones in an emergency.

Our Chief, Kevin Huron, always goes above and beyond when speaking to the students, making fire safety educational, exciting, and fun! The students and teachers had a great time learning about the tools and equipment our firefighters use. The kids also enjoyed getting to ride on the fire trucks and even had the opportunity to spray water from our fire hoses, including experiencing the water cannon on one of our trucks!

At the end of the day, being a volunteer firefighter is about much more than responding to fires, car accidents, and providing traffic control. It's about giving back to our community, educating our youth, and building relationships with the next generation. Teaching children how to stay safe and protect their families is just as important as the calls we answer.

The Van Vleck Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend a huge thank-you to the Sargent Volunteer Fire Department for always stepping up and helping us make this annual event a success. We appreciate your continued support and dedication!

We are proud to serve our communities, and we look forward to continuing to make a difference, one student at a time!

Your local volunteer firefighters are here not only to protect our communities but also to educate, support, and inspire our youth!

10/05/2026

Effective at 11:00 am Monday October 5th, 2026, Matagorda County is NOT under a Burn Ban. Be safe and contact your local first responders if burning is going to take place on your property.

09/23/2026

08/24/2026

Matagorda County has been placed under a burn ban as of today 8/24/2026, please refrain from outdoor burning and report fire activity to the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office.

07/23/2026

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04/21/2026

A big step in Matagorda County’s future of Fire Prevention!

03/30/2026

Important Notice: Local Burn Ban in Matagorda County
We would like to inform you that a local burn ban has been enacted in Matagorda County, effective immediately. This action is in accordance with the guidelines established by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the State of Texas burning regulations. NO VARIANCES WILL BE GIVEN.
Under the current burn ban, all outdoor fires, including controlled burns, recreational fires, and any other open burning, are prohibited until further notice. This measure is necessary to ensure public safety and protect air quality within our community.
Please review and adhere to the following guidelines:
• No outdoor burning of any kind, including debris, trash, or other materials.
• Follow all instructions from local authorities regarding the burn ban.
• Inform staff and students of the restrictions and the importance of compliance.
• NO BURNING
For your reference, the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 30, Chapter 111, outlines the regulations concerning outdoor burning, and TCEQ’s guidelines should be followed to ensure safety and compliance.
We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining safety and environmental standards. For further information or updates, please visit the TCEQ website or contact our local environmental office.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,

Emily Organ
Emergency Management and 911 Addressing
Matagorda County
(979) 323-0707

03/30/2026

Matagorda County is now under a burn ban. Please refrain from outdoor burning and report fires to the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office.

03/29/2026

Members of the Van Vleck VFD would like to express our gratitude for the support our community showed during our fundraiser yesterday! Every donation, every wave, every kind word all means more than you know!

We wouldn’t be able to keep our equipment in operation, purchase safety gear, and send fire fighters to training without these fundraisers. We are proud to be part of a community that shows up to support us like this! Thanks for having our backs - we’ll always have yours!

03/28/2026

Come on out we have burgers left $12.00 please support the department. We have some great auction items available. We have an hour to go!!!!!