HISTORY

In the 1980's new rules and regulations were being implemented to protect the firefighters, they were not allowed to ride on the back of the engines any more. In an effort to make it safer for our firefighters we started replacing engines with five man cabs so that everyone had a seat with safety belts. As the eighties continued open cabs were no longer allowed to be built and the vehicles were getting taller and longer to be able to carry the water and equipment required.

The eighties also brought the birth of our EMS service. Starting in June1980 a First Response unit was put into service and in February 1982 the Farmersville Fire Association became part of the Montgomery County Emergency Medical Service Council. A year later the rescue service became a paramedic unit. The Medic currently being used is a 1998 Medtec ambulance equipped for emergencies from a skinned knee to major vehicle accidents to life threatening illnesses.

In December 2006 we moved into a new building designed for the future of fire and EMS. It currently houses an engine, a new engine/tanker combination( purchased with a Federal FEMA grant), tanker, brush truck, heavy rescue truck, medic, portable generator and rescue trailer that was purchased through the combine effort of the Western Montgomery County Fire departments. Along with offices, day room, kitchen and training room. All of which would not be possible except for the generosity and support of those that we serve. Thank you

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