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The Henrietta Volunteer Fire Department was
established July 18, 1941. Today, the HVFD is known as station #7,
(There are 12 Volunteer Fire Departments in the County). The
Henrietta Vol. Fire Department responds to all fires and rescue calls in
the city of Henrietta and the surrounding county area in which they are
responsible from two stations in Henrietta. HVFD also provides
first responder medical response to the Clay County Ambulance with
firemen who are Paramedics, EMT- Intermediates and EMT Basics.
They provide mutual-aid to the surrounding volunteer departments and
surrounding counties when requested.
The Fire department is staffed with 30 dedicated members who staff
two city pumpers, one rural pumper, one tanker, three grass trucks, and
a rescue truck equipped with Hurst Jaws of Life, and a set of air bags.
The Fire departments is partially funded from the City of Henrietta, and
the generous donations of the citizens of Henrietta and Clay County.
The members meet the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:30 for training and
business meeting at the fire department. Ronnie Watson currently
serves as Fire Chief for the Department.
If you have questions about the Fire Department please call the
department at (940)538-4343, or if you would like to send a donation
please address it to Henrietta Volunteer Fire Dept. P.O. Box 409
Henrietta, TX. 76365. |
