In 1982, TFD property for the now Fire Station 1 was donated by Edna and Art Hackler. The building was completed the same year and the fire rating for insurance was reduced to 10/9. It’s interesting that just last year our, fire rating was reduced again to 10/5.
In 1987, the property for the TFD Community/ Training Center was donated by Jewel Griffin and sons, Floyd and Carl Griffin. Fund raisers were held, and membership funds were set aside for the building which was completed in 1990.
In 1985, many of the volunteer fire fighters would go on first responder calls with a rescue unit but due to costly liability insurance and shortage of qualified personal, the TFD Ambulance Service was discontinued. In 1986, a First Responder training program was held, but availability of firemen during the workday continued to be an issue.
It was apparent that total support of the fire department must come from the property owners. In 1987, the TFD Board set up new bylaws to accomplish and promote volunteers.
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The Texoma Fire District Auxiliary met on April 18, 2022. 17 members attended and said the Pledge of Allegiance. Refreshments were provided by Sandy Bumgarner and Mary Green.
The Door prize was once again won by Linda Orrson. The Disaster Coordinator reported 16 1st responder calls, 2 deaths and 10 grass fires for the previous month. Birthdays were celebrated for Sandy Bumgarner and Nancy Allison! And Jarrett’s Daily donated a 50 inch TV to the TFD Training / Community Center for training purposes.
The Texoma Fire District Auxiliary meets the third Monday of the month at 10978 Parkview, just south of Rooster Creek Bridge at 1:30 p.m. with a social gathering at 1:00 p.m.
The exercise/stretching classes are on Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and the cards/games are on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. Auxiliary members are welcome to join in on the fun. Bring finger foods to share and have a fun time.
For anybody interested in renting the Texoma Community Building, contact Gayla Freeman at 580-565-4043 and leave a message. She will get right back with you. The cost is $75 per day, and you must be a member of the Texoma Fire District.
For any residents interested in joining the Texoma Volunteer Fire Department, contact Chief Todd Cissell at 580-565-4491. Applications can be acquired from the mailbox at the Texoma Fire Station located at 10089 Texoma Park Road in Kingston. Training will be provided.
The Lighthouse Methodist Church located at 4923Alberta Creek Road in Kingston has resumed their delicious Wednesday evening meal from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. They are also starting Lighthouse Kids, a program for grade school children consisting of Bible stories, crafts, and games. It is held each Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. prior to the evening meal.