Our mission is to Prepare and Educate the Volunteer Community.

Our department operates with a deep commitment to service, safety, and professionalism. As our community grows, so do we.

Apparatus & Fleet

We maintain a capable and versatile fleet that allows us to respond effectively to a wide range of emergencies:

Engine 71 – Primary structure response unit with a 750 gallon water supply

Tanker 71 – 1,300-gallon water tender for rural and non-hydrant zones

Brush 71 & Brush 72 – Wildland and off-road response, including a converted Humvee

Squad 71 – Used for medical calls, traffic control, and support

Chief & Command Units – Mobile incident command and supervision

Future Ladder Truck – In planning stages to meet our growing vertical rescue and fire suppression needs

Facilities & Expansion

We're in the middle of growing our station footprint to better serve the department and the community:

Interior Build-Out: Adding bunk rooms, training space, and storage areas within the main firehouse

New Admin Building: A separate administrative structure to handle logistics, meetings, and onboarding processes

Firefighter Training & Certification

We’ve modernized how we prepare our volunteers for the job. All new recruits train under IFSTA-based curriculum using Sparta Fire Academy’s custom scheduling model. In addition to following the SFFMA (State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association) certification path, we now prepare cadets for reciprocity with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) — opening up greater career and state-recognized opportunities for our members.