South Ector County Volunteer Fire Department

We will be out here this weekend selling tickets so swing by and get yours while checking out all the vendors.

We’d like to thank everyone that came out for burgers, hot dogs and fireworks. Our community is the main reason we do what we do as fighters and it’s always a pleasure to see the support we have from the members of that community.

Please join us tonight for a safe place to shoot fireworks as well as food and drinks. Free to all.

Fresh off the press get them while they’re hot. Available from any South Ector firefighter or you can comment below or leave us a message and we will direct you in the right direction.

Today we was able to help this young lady on her journey to cheer camp but it also was a big day for our firefighters as they received their second set of new gear

Yesterday storms led to this mobile home being flipped on its side. Odessa Fire Rescue,Midland TX Fire Department and South Ector County Volunteer Fire Department responded to scene where Odessa Fire was able to make entry and rescue two victims trapped inside gratefully there were no serious injuries.

Registration is open for Vehicle Rescuer II hosted by Odessa Fire Rescue! This class is being offered at no cost thanks to our Permian Strategic Partnership grant funding. Must have Tech I is a prerequisite. Will have a maximum of 40 students, so don’t delay signing up if you’re interested! Register online through Teex, find a direct link to the registration on our website at https://pbfiretraining.wixsite.com/train

We’d like to recognize Romeo Juarez for his participation and completion of Emergency Vehicle Driver Training. Also like to Thank Permian Basin Regional Fire Training and Seminole Fire Department for the opportunity to get our firefighters the training they need to better themselves and our department

Prayers for Chief Smith’s family, friends, and fellow firefighters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fritch, Texas - March 5, 2024

With profound sorrow, on behalf of the City of Fritch, we announce the passing of Fritch Fire Chief Zeb Smith, who bravely responded to a structure fire earlier today. Chief Smith, a dedicated public servant, was the first on the scene, demonstrating his unwavering commitment and service to the Fritch community.

During the response, Chief Smith faced unforeseen challenges and, despite emergency medical assistance and quick transportation to Golden Plains Community Hospital, tragically succumbed to his injuries.

Chief Zeb Smith served the Fritch and Hutchinson County community with selflessness and dedication. His exemplary leadership was evident in his tireless efforts over the past week, where he worked diligently to protect and safeguard his community and fellow citizens.

In this time of profound loss, our thoughts and condolences go out to Chief Smith's family, friends, and the entire Fritch community. We honor Chief Zeb Smith's legacy of service and express our deepest gratitude for his contributions to public safety.

A memorial service to celebrate Chief Smith's life and honor his service will be announced at a later date.

Additional information will be released later. For media inquiries, please contact Brandon Strope at [email protected].

Who’s cooler than Blue Santa? Firefighters are jk
Thank you Odessa Crime Stoppers and ECISD Police for allowing us to take part in Blue Santa

Congratulations to Assistant Chief Avary on completion of fire academy

Thank you ConocoPhillips and WindWalker Farms Sporting Clays for hosting, the Bad Boy Blast. This event has helped provide better equipment for our department which allows us to better serve the community

New set of tools to better serve our community

“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.”
‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭13‬ ‭