Lovington Fire Department

⛈️Severe Thunderstorm Warning⛈️
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
⌚️804 PM - 900pm MDT Fri Jun 5 2026

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a

▪️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Lea County in southeastern New Mexico...

▪️ At 803 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southwest of Lovington, and is nearly stationary.

▪️ HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

▪️ IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

▪️ Locations impacted include Lovington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Come visit us today between 1 and 3.

🚓🚒 HEROES OPEN HOUSE 🚒🚓

Join us on Tuesday, May 26th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at 213 S. Love St. for a special Open House hosted by the Lovington Fire Department and Lovington Police Department!✨

Come meet your local first responders and see the exciting updates and improvements that have been made to the facility! Community members will have the opportunity to explore designated public areas, learn more about the departments, and connect with the men and women who proudly serve and protect Lovington every day. ❤️

This event is a great way to celebrate our local heroes, the growth of our departments, and the continued investment in the safety and future of our community. Bring your family, ask questions, and come show your support! 👨‍🚒👮‍♂️

We look forward to seeing everyone there! 💙❤️

When the tones go off at 2:00 AM, you don’t care about job titles. You just care that help is on the way.

​This week is EMS Week, but we aren’t here to give you a polished corporate greeting. We want to talk about what it actually takes to run these medical calls in Lovington.

​Emergency medical service out here isn't just about riding in an ambulance. It’s about making critical, split-second decisions on the side of a dark highway, in a cramped hallway, or on a living room floor when a family is having the worst day of their lives. It's high-stakes, high-stress, and it demands everything you’ve got.

​We ask a massive amount from our crew, and they deliver every single shift:

​Our Dual-Role Firefighter/EMTs: These men and women don’t get to just pick one job. They switch gears instantly from pulling hose lines to starting IVs and managing trauma. They pull double duty and bear the brunt of our call volume because that’s what this community needs.

​Our 3 EMS Specialists: The clinical focus, the logistics, and the technical expertise. They keep our medical operations locked down and moving forward, ensuring the trucks are completely locked and loaded so we are always ready for the next hit.

​It’s missing dinners with family. It's running on zero sleep. It’s carrying the weight of the calls that didn’t go the way we wanted, and finding the grit to stand back up and answer the next one anyway.

​To our crew: We see the miles you put in, the stress you carry, and the quiet dedication you bring to this city and Lea County. Thank you for never tapping out.

​Lovington, these first responders are there for you on your worst days. If you see them out at a gas station or grabbing lunch this week, take a second to look them in the eye and say thank you. They’ve earned it.

10:36pm - Fire and EMS units have left scene. Sheriff's deputies remain on scene. Traffic will open up shortly. Be cautious driving through the area.

9:55 Units are currently on scene of a vehicle fire located at Gum and 25th street. Traffic is halted in both directions. Seek an alternate route. Be cautious of personnel in the area. We will update as roads is opened back up.

Sunday, May 17th 2026

Saturday, May 16th we are under a near critical fire watch.

Red Flag Warning has been issued. High winds, low humidity will return today.

▪️No open flames or burning
▪️Check your chains to trailers, and loads
▪️Don't throw ci******es out of windows
▪️High winds can cause low visibility
▪️Do not stop vehicles on grass if you can avoid it
▪️No welding, cutting, hot works near combustible sources

If you see smoke, or flame call 911 so that we can respond effectively and efficiently.

Thank you for helping us keep our community safe today.