Brownwood Fire Department

03/31/2026

The City of Brownwood will partner with the Texas Division of Emergency Management to participate in a statewide test of emergency alerting systems on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 11:15 a.m.

As part of this test, the City will conduct a test of its CivicReady emergency notification system, and outdoor warning sirens may also be activated.

During the testing window, you may receive a text alert on your cellphone, an email, or a call to your home phone, depending on your notification preferences. Because multiple jurisdictions are participating, some individuals may receive more than one test alert.

This is only a test. No action is required.

Testing is an important part of ensuring emergency alert systems function properly during real emergencies.

Residents who would like to sign up for City of Brownwood alerts or make changes to their notification preferences may do so by visiting btxgov.info/alerts.

03/12/2026

The Brownwood Fire Department will be present with fire trucks and equipment for families to explore as part of this free, fun-filled community event. We’re proud to join so many great partners in helping showcase the vehicles and services that keep Brownwood moving.

02/24/2026

The West Central Texas Council of Governments is accepting applications for the West Central Texas Individual Safe Room Program.

Funded by a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the Texas Division of Emergency Management, this program offers a 50% rebate up to $3,000 for the installation of a FEMA-certified safe room or storm shelter. The program is available to residents in all 19 counties within the WCTCOG region.

For more information, visit wctcog.org/residential-safe-room-program

02/11/2026

Prescribed burn in progress resulting in visible smoke.

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), along with the National Guard, is conducting a prescribed burn on property at the Camp Bowie Training Center. If weather permits, the burn will continue during daytime hours over the next few days.

01/27/2026

As temperatures start to climb, frozen pipes can thaw and burst, which means water damage can show up fast. If you discover a busted pipe:

🚰 Shut off your water if you can

💦 If you have a water leak and need assistance turning your water off please call 325.646.6000.

📲 City of Brownwood water and sewer emergencies may be reported to 325.646.6000 as this line is answered 24/7.

🚨 If there's an immediate safety concern, call 911

🧊 Roads are still very slick. Please stay home if possible. However, if you must drive, slow down and increase the distance between cars.

Winter weather emergency contacts, ongoing updates, and resources can be found online at https://btxgov.info/weather

01/26/2026

Emergency personnel are responding to multiple vehicles stuck on roads right now. Please stay home unless travel is essential to help keep our first responders available for emergencies. Ice may refreeze quickly, drive slow and use extra caution if you must travel.

For emergencies, call 911. For City of Brownwood water/sewer emergencies, call 325-646-6000 (answered 24/7).

01/26/2026

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 2:49AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS San Angelo TX
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below.

* WHERE...All of west central Texas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves
or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and
possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped,
drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground
sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to
protect them from freezing.

01/25/2026

01/25/2026

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 2:09AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS San Angelo TX
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up
to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...All of west central Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
continue to be slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. For
driving conditions across the state of Texas, visit DriveTexas.org
for more information.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

01/24/2026

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 24 at 8:32AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS San Angelo TX
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from zero to 10 below
zero are expected.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Texas.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could
cause ruptured water pipes.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves
or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and
possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped,
drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground
sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to
protect them from freezing.

01/24/2026

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 8:24AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS San Angelo TX
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy accumulations of snow, sleet or ice are
likely across the region through Sunday. In addition, dangerous
cold temperatures are expected Saturday night through Monday
morning.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Texas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage
are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. For
driving conditions across the state of Texas, visit DriveTexas.org
for more information.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.