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Matagorda VFD operates fire stations in Matagorda and Selkirk. The MVFD service area is 130 square miles including 23 miles of remote beach. Additionally, Matagorda VFD serves as a mutual aid partner to all other fire departments in Matagorda county.

Matagorda VFD is a 100% volunteer community service organization with no paid staff. We receive some funding from the county, but we are primarily a donation and grant funded organization. Matagorda VFD is a registered 501(C)(3) organization so all donations are tax deductible. Please consider donating if you can.

 

MVFD Unit 504

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HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a
High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from Saturday morning
through Saturday evening.

* TIMING...Saturday

* IMPACTS...There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip
currents are likely in the surf zone.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins...jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol...flags
and signs. Swim near a lifeguard.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip
currents are likely in the surf zone.

If you become caught in a rip current...yell for help. Remain
calm...do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current...swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. ... See MoreSee Less

1 day ago

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We are making so much progress! Thank you everyone for your support! If you would like to help by buying a light or just donate to the cause, please contact Gail Cook 979-966-2602 or send donations to MVFD, PO Box 70, Matagorda, TX 77457. The Lights along the wall are $65 and we need 16. We have 4 already purchased by donation. ... See MoreSee Less

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Primer is going up on the walls & new bead boards are being delivered today! If you’ve got some time head over to Firemen’s Hall to help out. Thanks Gail, Susan, Margaret, Rachelle & Clay for donating your time! ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago

Primer is going up on the walls & new bead boards are being delivered today! If you’ve got some time head over to Firemen’s Hall to help out. Thanks Gail, Susan, Margaret, Rachelle & Clay for donating your time!
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Looking good!

Wow!!!

WOW !!! 🤗