Mission Statement
To provide a professional response to our customers in their time of need, to promote fire and life safety at all times by maintaining highly trained personnel and equipment, and by sharing our skills to help prevent and reduce incidents of fire and other potentially harmful events.
Upcoming Whitesboro Fire Department Community Events
WFD Baby Sitter Academy
Our upcoming Community Baby Sitter Academy Class is designed to prepare babysitters, siblings, and other children for a variety of potential emergencies.. Attendees will be taught not just CPR, First Aid, and AED use, but will include tips and hints on everything from presentable hygiene and child development to fire safety and planning. The class will also learn what to expect after the arrival of first responders, and close with a tour of the ambulances and fire trucks..
Community Services and Outreach
Register for the Babysitter Academy Class or the Community CPR/AED Class Here. If a course is not listed, it is currently unavailable, but will be available again soon, so keep checking back or contact the fire station for more information.
At Whitesboro Fire Department, we’re more than just emergency responders; we’re an integral part of the community we serve. Our Community Outreach program is designed to foster strong relationships with the residents of the Whitesboro area and to educate, assist, and engage with our community in various ways.
Educational Programs: We offer fire safety education for all ages, including school visits, fire station tours, and public safety workshops. Our goal is to empower our community with the knowledge to prevent fires and stay safe.
Event Participation: You’ll find us at local events and parades, not just as participants, but as active promoters of safety and service. These events are perfect opportunities for us to connect with you and share valuable safety tips.
Community CPR Class: Emergencies require immediate action, and our Community CPR class prepares you for these critical moments. Learn life-saving techniques from our certified professionals to make a difference when it counts the most. We offer both free instructional classes and American Heart Association certification classes for a small fee.
Babysitter Academy: Our Babysitter Academy is designed for young adults to learn the essentials of child care, including safety practices, first aid, and responsible babysitting. Empower your teens with the skills to be dependable caretakers.
Support Services: Beyond emergency response, we provide support and resources to help our community recover from crises.
Our Steadfast Commitment to the Community...
The Whitesboro Fire Department is unwavering in its dedication to the safety and well-being of our community. Our steadfast commitment is reflected in every aspect of our service, from the front lines of emergency response to the heartwarming interactions of our community outreach programs.
We pledge to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and readiness, ensuring that every resident of Whitesboro area feels secure in knowing that their fire department is prepared for any challenge. We’re not just about flashing lights and fire trucks; we’re neighbors, friends, and part of this amazing community.
Join us in our journey to protect, educate, and serve.
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About Us
Our History
The Whitesboro Fire Department was founded in 1915 and serves the growing rural community of Whitesboro. The department started with just a handful of volunteers and little to no equipment. For several years the fire and rescue departments were separate departments with different volunteers. Now the department consists of a roster of over 40 volunteer members with training and up-to-date equipment ready to provide service to people with various needs from fire protection, rescue response, and first responder medical response 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The department runs over 1300 fire calls annually.
The City of Whitesboro hired the first paid fire chief in April 2019. The department serves a fire district of 54.4 sq miles in the western part of Grayson County, Texas. In September 2022, Emergency Medical Service was added to the services carried by the fire department, resulting in the hiring of 12 full-time personnel and numerous part-time medical providers. The EMS Division covers over 200 square miles and parts or all of 7 fire districts and 4 cities, encompassing almost the entire western half of Grayson County.
The advent of WFD EMS also saw the purchase of 2 brand new, state of the art ambulances and medical equipment with the latest technologies and capabilities. The EMS Division is expected to run over 2000 calls a year.
The department has educational programs set up for new members and existing members to maintain a high level of readiness. Educational programs have also been set up for children, adults, parents, and the elderly. These programs emphasize the safety of others with classes in fire prevention, EDITH Plans, calling 911, and many others.
The Whitesboro Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization supported in part by the City of Whitesboro.
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Hours
Mon | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
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