Neighbors helping neighbors

Mereta Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) is a volunteer-run department protecting Mereta and nearby rural areas through fire suppression, emergency response support, and community risk reduction.

You can support Mereta Volunteer Fire Department by volunteering, donating, or staying informed through our news updates.

What we do

Structure & wildland firefighting
Motor vehicle accidents (support)
Public safety outreach
Training & readiness

Need help?

Emergency: Call 911
Non‑emergency: See our Contact page.

Support the department

Donations and community partnerships help fund:

PPE and radios
Training and certifications
Apparatus upkeep and safety equipment

Burn Ban In Effect — Tom Green County

Tom Green County has issued an outdoor burn ban, effective July 7, 2026, according to the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas A&M Forest Service statewide burn ban list.

All outdoor burning is prohibited under penalty of law while the ban is in effect. Mereta VFD urges all residents in our area to comply fully — dry conditions mean any outdoor fire can spread quickly.

While the ban is in effect:

Burn Ban Lifted — Tom Green County

Tom Green County officials have lifted the outdoor burn ban, effective April 8, 2026.

Even with the ban lifted, conditions remain dry. The Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office asks that residents notify the office before conducting any outdoor burning. Fire crews also urge residents to have water on hand and monitor weather conditions closely.

Mereta VFD reminds all residents in our area:

Check current weather and wind conditions before burning.
Keep a charged water source nearby at all times.
Never leave a burn unattended.
If a fire escapes control, call 9-1-1 immediately.

For current burn ban status, see our Burn Ban page.

Annual Chicken Cook - 2026!

Save the Date: Chicken Cook Fundraiser – Saturday, February 7, 2026!

Join us for our annual Chicken Cook Fundraiser – a Mereta tradition of great food and community support!

Delicious BBQ Chicken (beans & barbecue sauce available)
All proceeds directly support your local volunteer fire department – equipment, training, and operations

Pricing

Chicken: $12
Beans: $4
Sauce: $4

Ordering Details

Please contact any VFD member you may know to place an order. You can always reach out to the following members as well!

How to Support Mereta VFD

If you’re looking for ways to support Mereta Volunteer Fire Department, the best place to start is our Donate page.

See donation options and where funds go: Donate
Volunteer opportunities and community updates will be posted here in News.

Mereta Volunteer Fire Department

Serving Mereta and surrounding rural communities in Tom Green County, Texas.