| PLUM GROVE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT YOUR CALL FOR HELP IS OUR CALL TO DUTY 281-689-8775 OR FOR EMERGENCY CALL 911 |
| Prior to 1978 the City of Plum Grove, Texas was at the mercy of neighboring Fire Departments, friends , family and passer bys in the event of a fire. We did at that time, have a Forestry Truck and Dozer to help protect the woods from fires. But nothing to really protect the residents of Plum Grove. In May 24, 1978 the Cleveland Journal, the news paper at the time, published this article. Plum Grove seeks fire protection A group of concerned citizens in Plum Grove are seeking support for a Volunteer Fire Department. The Mayor and City Council are backing its formation and according to spokeswoman Aline Lilley fire insurance rates will be reduced approximately 20% with the formation of the Fire Department. Donations are now being accepted at Sallas Grocery and Plum Grove Grocery with all funds in a separate account. If the Fire Department is not in operation within one year all monies will be refunded, stated Mrs. Lilley. For further information interested persons may contact Mrs. Lilley at 689-XXXX or 689-XXXX. Also Kenneth Shilling will be on hand at the regular meeting of the Plum Grove City Council Tuesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. to answer questions and to brief citizens on purchasing equipment and organizing the department. in January 17, 1979 the Cleveland Advocate publish this article. ON THE WAY Plum Grove is in the process of organizing a volunteer fire department. They have already secured the small tanker-pumper above. The gleaming new unit was rolled out for inspection officially Sunday afternoon. Left to right are Mayor Ken Shilling and councilmen William Hibbard, Jimmy Rollins, Thomas Sallas and Jake Moon. The unit was secured through cooperation of the Texas Forest Service. Plum Grove donations raised the $3,500 for the equipment. Now they need volunteer fireman. |
Over the Years
1982 Larry McMillan, was elected the first Department
Chief in Plum Grove.
Plum Grove Volunteer Fire Department became chartered
in 1983 with the help of Chief Marty Watson
1995 Chief Freddie Reed
1997 Chief Don Smith
2005 Chief Freddie Reed secured our FCC Licensee.
2006 We became a Non-Profit 501(c)(3)
2006 The Dept. bought our very first new truck.
More recently Kindal Trapp is the newest Chief of PGVFD.
1982 Larry McMillan, was elected the first Department
Chief in Plum Grove.
Plum Grove Volunteer Fire Department became chartered
in 1983 with the help of Chief Marty Watson
1995 Chief Freddie Reed
1997 Chief Don Smith
2005 Chief Freddie Reed secured our FCC Licensee.
2006 We became a Non-Profit 501(c)(3)
2006 The Dept. bought our very first new truck.
More recently Kindal Trapp is the newest Chief of PGVFD.
History Of Plum Grove VFD
It was in the early 1950’s the Forestry Service was started in Plum
Grove. Pearl Casey and Thomas Sallas manned the 125 ft Fire
Tower. Later, when Pearl Casey was not able to be in the Forestry
Service, Mayo Yates helped Thomas Sallas, man the Fire Tower and
fight the forest fires. Per Carol Reed Mr. Sallas's Daughter
It was in the early 1950’s the Forestry Service was started in Plum
Grove. Pearl Casey and Thomas Sallas manned the 125 ft Fire
Tower. Later, when Pearl Casey was not able to be in the Forestry
Service, Mayo Yates helped Thomas Sallas, man the Fire Tower and
fight the forest fires. Per Carol Reed Mr. Sallas's Daughter
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