President
Tim Meredith
(903) 479-3328
Chief
Gregg Beverly
(214) 558-0537
Asst. Chief
Scott Walker
(903) 880-0940
Deputy Chief
  David Birdsong
  (817) 201-6830
Battalion Chief
Bob Hargrove
(214) 725-3858
Safety Officer
Deputy Chief
David Birdsong
(817) 201-6830
Training Officer
Capt. Cody Craig
(903) 368-4790
Station 1
Hwy 19 / FM1256
Capt. Robbie McClelen
(903) 714-4458
Station 2
Martin's Mill
Capt. Brian Butcher
(903) 275-9136
Station 3
Old Bethel
  Sean Farrell
  (214) 418-1519
Station 4
Canton
Capt. Cody Craig
(903) 368-4790
HR, IT, Reporting
Ron Beaver
(817) 360-8549
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South Van Zandt Volunteer Fire Department
27 Years of Service to South Van Zandt County

1984   1985   1986   1987   1988   1989   1990   1991   1992   1993   1994   1995   1996   1997   1998   
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February 2002 - Tim bought a one-ton truck at state auction to build a new truck at Station 3. Heath Morris was voted as new Fire Chief Scott Walker is new Assistant Fire Chief and Ed Martin is Lt. for Station 1.

May 2002 - Lloyd Mangum will be greatly missed by this department. As one of the founders and supporters through all these years, I can remember times when Lloyd would reach into his pocket to give money when there was a need. There was always a need! At all fund-raisers he always said to start the pie auction out at $5 because he would give $5 a pie if no one else ever bid. He was always there to help out in the background and never wanted any recognition for all he did. Grant was received from TCFP for 4 sets of bunker gear and 2 sets of air packs. Loan received from TCFP to build tanker 2 and Brush 3. Ed Martin will attend Fire School at Texas A & M with a scholarship from the Farm Bureau.

June 2002 - Steve presented a 1996 Chev 6-ton truck that was donated by Jerry Don Daniel.

October 2002 - Brush 3 was put into service at Station 3.

November 2002 - Received a $12,400 grant from TCFP for tanks, valves and equipment for pump tank and 2 air packs. Third flyer is in the mail. Kyle McLemore joined as junior firefighter. Received a $60,000 grant from Texas Forest Service for a new brush truck for Station 1. Department will have to pay $6,000 of cost.

December 2002 - Mark Echart joined as firefighter.
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2021 Incidents
  Fire EMS MVA
JAN 15 17 8
FEB 18 21 15
MAR 19 33 8
APR 8 31 4
MAY 13 30 17
JUN 9 38 9
JUL 14 40 9
AUG 8 42 9
SEP 28 22 9
OCT 35 22 15
NOV 18 20 10
DEC 23 17 7
Total 208 333 123

Annual Incidents
2024 19*
2023 802
2022 245*
2021 664
2020 487
2019 584
2018 526
2017 501
2016 427
2015 407
2014 399
2013 500
2012 555
2011 717
2010 687

"Dedicated to continuously improving to serve you."