4/20/2023 – DISPATCH 6:33 PM – CLEARED 7:30 PM – HOCKLEYCOUNTY
The police department received a call in reference to an unknown type of fire but was a possible grass fire. The caller believed the fire to be located near Ellis road and stated a large amount of smoke could be seen. Two fire units responded to the location and upon arrival fire personnel found what appeared to be a controlled burn behind a residence on the 2700 block of Belvedere road. The property owned was located near the fire and he stated he was burning trash in a pit when the grass and lumber caught on fire. The property owner had extinguished most of the fire with a garden hose. Fire personnel extinguished the fire around the perimeter of the pit. The property owner stated he would remain near the fire pit until remaining items completely burned out. The report states fire department personnel had not received any calls of a controlled burn at the location.
4/14/2023 – DISPATCH 3:44 PM – CLEARED 5:06 PM – HOCKLEYCOUNTY
The fire department was dispatched to N Barton Lane and E State Highway 114 where a two-wreck vehicle had occurred. Upon arrival, all occupants were out of the vehicles and being tended to. Fire personnel stayed on the scene until wreckers picked up both vehicles and the scene was cleared.
4/12/2023 - DISPATCH 4:25 PM - CLEARED 5:21 PM LEVELLAND The fire department received a call reporting a wreck at E State Highway 114 and Eagle Avenue. Upon arrival, occupants of the vehicle were being treated by EMS personnel. Fire personnel stood by for traffic control and assisted with loading and cleanup with vehicle debris in the area.
4/11/2023 - DISPATCH 6:01 PM - CLEARED 6:16 PM LEVELLAND The fire department was dispatched to a dumpster fire at the law enforcement center on the 1300 block of Avenue H. Upon arrival, the fire was already out. Fire personnel sprayed down the contents of the dumpster.
4/10/2023 - DISPATCH 8:17 PM - CLEARED 8:34 PM LEVELLAND The fire department received reports of gas in an ally on the 200 block of Hickory street. Fire personnel checked the area and contacted Atmos Energy.
4/10/2023 - DISPATCH 9:09 AM - CLEARED 9:22 - HOCKLEY COUNTY
A caller reported smoke on 100 block of FM 3261. Fire personnel responded to the controlled burn.
4/9/2023 – DISPATCH 8:47 AM – CLEARED 9:35 AM – HOCKLEYCOUNTY
The fire department received a call reporting smoke coming from under a trailer. Upon arrival, fire personnel found there to be a pit burning that was mistaken for a structure. After advising the resident to call the fire department before burning, fire personnel returned to the station.
4/8/2023 – DISPATCH 9:18 PM – CLEARED 9:31 PM – LEVELLAND
The fire department received a request to assist police with a minor car crash. Fire personnel provided extra scene visibility. Once the police department gave the all clear, fire personnel returned to the station. 4/5/2023 - DISPATCH 1:53 PM - CLEARED 2:05 PM LEVELLAND Fire units were dispatched to the 200 block of Duval Drive in reference to a residential fire alarm going off. Upon arrival, it was determined that the system had been unintentionally activted.
4/5/2023 - DISPATCH 1:02 PM - CLEARED 1:37 PM LEVELLAND Fire units responded to South Plains College in reference to a vehicle fire. Once on scene, fire personnel were informed a campus officer had already extinguished the fire. It was a successful day for Levelland Main Street and the Food and Food Truck Day which is every third Thursday of each month