Grape Creek Volunteer Fire Department

(1:08PM) storms headed our way. Flooding will be a concern with this storm. Please take precautions & monitor local weather conditions.

(8:00PM): another round of storms headed our way. Take precautions.

(7:11 PM) Storms headed to our area. Take precautions.

Mark your calendars for our annual Summer Safety Event! Free life jackets and proper fitting for children up to 90lbs. (children MUST be present and until supplies last). Lots of agencies will be there sharing important safety information!

We salute all of our EMS volunteers & everyone who works in EMS 🫡

🚑🚒💙 Help us celebrate EMS Week!

We’d like to invite all first responders to join us for a come-and-go appreciation lunch on Thursday, May 21st from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Shannon AirMed Hangar.

Come enjoy lunch & fellowship with the team. We’re thankful for all you do for our communities every day and look forward to celebrating with you.

Our sincerest prayers and condolences to our fellow firefighter brother and his family:

With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the death of Abilene Firefighter - Hunter Patterson. FF Patterson and his friend Brett Underwood, were involved in an off-duty, fatal vehicle accident early this morning, Friday, May 15, 2026. Both men passed away.

This is a devastating loss for Hunter’s family and our department. Hunter was a respected and beloved member of the AFD for 11 years. Hunter leaves behind his wife and children, as well as numerous other family members and friends. The loss of both men has greatly impacted members of our department. We ask that our wonderful community keep both families in their thoughts and prayers, while also respecting their privacy at this difficult time.

Please avoid all low water crossings in Tom Green County. High water due to recent storms. Thanks Water Valley Volunteer Fire Department Inc & off-duty San Angelo Fire Department crew for responding with us on this one. Everyone is okay, Praise the Lord!

Be weather aware today...

Most of west central Texas will see the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Storms will likely develop across northern/western portions of the area by 3-4 PM and then spread across the remainder of the area through the evening hours. The main threats continue to be very large hail (potentially greater than 2 inches) and damaging wind gusts over 75 mph. Continue to monitor the forecast and have multiple ways to receive warnings!

Great turnout last night at GCVFD for our ropes & knots training hosted by TEEX - Fire and Emergency Services & San Angelo Fire Department Fire Chief Patrick Brody & Grape Creek Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Aaron Flint. Thank you to Water Valley Volunteer Fire Department Inc, Wall,Texas Volunteer Fire Department, Big Spring Fire Department, Irion County VFD/ Mertzon, & East Concho Volunteer Fire Department for attending this training with us! Much appreciated 👏