Bonham Fire Department is a proud supporter of the Safe Place Foundation. Safe Place provides access to instant help and supportive resources for all young people in crisis.
Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. The Bonham Fire Department supports the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Click on the link to show your support, sign up, or to donate.
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Bonham Fire Department is seeking people who are interested in becoming a volunteer fireman in our organization. The volunteer department meets once a month for business and training. Uniforms and equipment are furnished at no cost. For more information, email volunteers@bonhamfirerescue.org or visit either fire station and ask for information.
July 26 - BFD participated in the Firefighter Rodeo during the Bonham Heritage Days festival located in the downtown Heritage District. Several competitive events were held which included many surrounding fire departments in Fannin County. Members of Bonham Fire Department were victorious in placing first at the end of the rodeo. Follow these links for more information and to view pictures courtesy of Allen Rich: North Texas e-News - Heritage Day Photo Montage
August 1 - The National Weather Service issued a "moderate risk" warning for Fannin County in its Fire Weather Watch report. Citizens are strongly urged to use extreme caution during any outdoor burning. It is unlawful to burn after sunset or within the city limits of Bonham. Begin or continue burning only when wind direction and other weather conditions are such that smoke will not present a hazard to any public road or navigable waterway. Materials such as shingles, tires, treated lumber, oil, etc. are banned from any outdoor burning. For a list of banned materials visit: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For answers to commonly asked questions and regulations regarding outdoor burning, click on the following link to download a free brochure from TCEQ entitled Outdoor Burning in Texas.
Arson Hot Line Toll-Free 1-800-364-3470 You may be eligible for a reward up to $2,000 if your information leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for arson.