INCREASED CALLS INSIDE CITY LIMITS DRIVES HIGHER TOTALS IN JANUARY

(Feb. 13, 2026) 

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- The Midland Fire Department started 2026 with an 8.03% increase in call volume during the month of January.

MFD reports 2,031 calls in January, including 52 for fire and 1,534 for EMS. The big difference compared to January 2025 came with the “other” calls, which are those related to carbon monoxide, gas meter leaks, lines down, public service fire, HazMat, submerged vehicles and unusual odors. There were 445 in January compared to 327 in January 2025.

The Midland Fire Department previously reported a 5.6% increase in calls in 2025 compared to 2024.

The January report also shows that calls from the county (outside the city) dropped by more than one-half (from 349 in January 2025 to 173 in January 2026).

Fire Department calls

In January

                2025    2026

Fire Calls 54   52

EMS Calls 1,499          1,534

Other 327         445

Total 1,880      2,031

January through December

                2025    2026

Fire Calls 54   52

EMS Calls 1,499          1,534

Other 327         445

Total 1,880      2,031

Fire calls outside city limits (to the county)

In January

                2025    2026

Fire Calls 20   12

EMS Calls 278               115

Other 51            46

Total 349           173

January through December

                2025    2026

Fire Calls 20   12

EMS Calls 278               115

Other 51            46

Total 349           173

Source: Midland Fire Department