May Community Rural Fire Department

LABOR DAY SAFETY: ENJOY THE HOLIDAY & STAY SAFE!

Labor Day weekend is a time for family, friends, cookouts, road trips, and enjoying the last days of summer. ☀️ But with more people traveling and spending time outdoors, it’s also important to keep safety in mind!

Here are a few simple reminders:

🚗 Drive safely
Wear your seat belt, put the phone down, never drive impaired, and make sure children are properly secured.

🔥 Grill with care
Keep grills outdoors, never leave them unattended, and keep children and pets safely away.

🏊 Be water-wise
Always supervise children around water, wear life jackets when needed, and never swim under the influence of alcohol.

☀️ Watch the heat
Stay hydrated, take breaks from the heat, and remember that summer temperatures can still be dangerous.

🎆 Use caution with fireworks
Follow local laws and safety instructions, keep a safe distance, and never allow young children to handle fireworks.

🩹 Have an emergency plan
Keep a first-aid kit handy, know where to go for emergency care, and make sure everyone knows how to call 911.

Most importantly, enjoy the holiday and look out for one another! ❤️

And should an accident or emergency occur, our EMS and emergency services are available 24/7 to provide care when you need it most. 🚑

Have a happy, healthy, and safe Labor Day weekend!

Current needs for the 4th of July. Sign up online, come by the office, or message the page. 🇺🇸

💦 Celebrate Independence Day with a SPLASH! 💦

Harper County Community Hospital is proud to sponsor FREE SWIM for our communities!

📅 July 3 – Laverne Public Pool
📅 July 4 – Buffalo Public Pool

Bring the kids, cool off, and enjoy a safe, fun way to celebrate the 4th of July. 🎆
Thank you for letting us be part of your community—see you at the pool! ❤️🤍💙

3/20/2026. The NWS has upgraded the Fire Watch to a Red Flag Warning for the area in pink. This also includes all the Texas panhandle. Conditions tomorrow in the Red Flag Warning area will have gusts to 30mph and relative humidity down to 4%! The temps will also be in the mid 90s. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions will be occurring in this area. A fire weather watch will be in counties in tan. Tomorrow is not the day to do any outdoor burning in these areas.

If you were burning anything in the last 3 days, GO CHECK IT and make sure it’s out! Embers from a recents fire can start a fire, which will spread very fast on a day like this. Remember…. If you see smoke or see someone dragging a chain down the highway, call 911 immediately. Don’t wait!