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The Bonham Volunteer Fire Department was founded in the late 1880's and was an all
volunteer department until 1893 when a paid Fire Chief and four paid firemen were put
into place. The founding members were: Joe P. Noble, Sim Kennedy, J.C. Saunders,
R.G. Alexander, Hugh Halsell, Thomas R. Hackley, H.S. Shortridge, Wilbur Hightower,
and Paul Clendenen. The original fire station was built in 1885 and was located on the
northeast corner of the downtown square. Records show that in 1917, there were 38
volunteer firemen and 4 paid firemen.
Current Bonham Fire Department Volunteer Firemen:
FF Brian Crutcher EMTB
FF Colby Patton EMTB
FF Kieth McCain EMTB
FF Kris Crutcher EMTB
FF Rudy Ramirez
FF Lance Watson EMTP
FF John Shelley
FF Jesse Garcia EMTP
The Bonham Volunteer Fire Department accepts applications from anyone interested
in becoming a volunteer fireman. Applicants must pass a physical, background check,
and an oral interview. For additional information, please contact the Fire Department
at 903-583-3731.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
The Bonham Fire Department Volunteers meet on the 1st and 3rd monday of every
month at Station 1 for training drills and business meetings. For more information, or
if you are considering becoming a volunteer, email us by clicking on the link below.
month at Station 1 for training drills and business meetings. For more information, or
if you are considering becoming a volunteer, email us by clicking on the link below.
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