Post Volunteer Fire Department

04/11/2026

THE SMELL WILL GET YA.
Smoke in the air.
Cowboys in the arena.
A full western weekend in Post, Texas.
May 1–2
Cook-off teams.
Ranch bronc riders.
Families and fans.
FREE ADMISSION

If You Know, You Know!

04/10/2026

04/09/2026

Tomorrow 4/10 is the day!

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

🧯 THIS CAN SAVE YOUR HOME—IF YOU KNOW HOW TO USE IT

A FIRE EXTINGUISHER is not just something you hang on the wall.
👉 It’s your first line of defense when fire starts.

But here’s the truth—
most people have one…
but don’t know how to use it properly.

⚠️ PLACEMENT MATTERS

If it’s too high, too low, or blocked—
you lose precious seconds.

✔ Max 1.5 meters from the floor
✔ At least 10 cm clearance
✔ Always visible and accessible

Because in an emergency—
👉 you won’t have time to search for it.

🔥 REMEMBER THIS: PASS

✔ Pull the pin
✔ Aim at the base
✔ Squeeze the handle
✔ Sweep side to side

Simple. But only if you’ve practiced it in your head.

⚙️ HOW IT REALLY STOPS FIRE

Most extinguishers use dry chemical powder
that doesn’t just “put out flames”

👉 It breaks the fire reaction
👉 And cuts off oxygen

That’s why it works on:
🔥 Wood
🔥 Flammable liquids
⚡ Electrical fires

⚠️ BEFORE YOU TRUST IT—CHECK IT

✔ Gauge in green
✔ Pin intact
✔ No damage
✔ Not expired

A faulty extinguisher = false sense of safety.

🚒 REAL TALK

This is for small fires only.
If the fire is growing—

👉 GET OUT. CALL FOR HELP. STAY ALIVE.

04/09/2026

🔥 Protect Your Community & Prevent Wildfires 🔥

Wildfires can impact neighborhoods quickly—especially in areas where homes meet wildland vegetation. Taking simple steps now helps keep everyone safer.

How You Can Help:
🌲 Know your risk: Use the Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal to see local wildfire hazards.
🤝 Work together: Fire‑adapted communities are safer communities. Preparing in advance helps reduce damage, protect infrastructure, and keep people safe.
🌿 Prevent ignitions: Follow outdoor burning rules, avoid sparks on windy days, and maintain defensible space around homes.

🔥 Call to Action:
Take a few minutes this week to clear debris, check burn bans, and talk with neighbors about wildfire preparedness. Small actions protect entire communities.

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

District track starts today in Floydada! Go Bold Gold!