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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SVZVFD Officers

Gregg Beverly - Fire Chief (Chief 1)
   (214) 588-0537 / eMail

BIO:

I have been with South Van Zandt Fire for almost 23 years. I was the first junior FF allowed to carry a pager and respond from high school. I have been a professional firefighter since 2005. It’s a great passion of mine to help the community. I have a loving and supportive wife and 3 kids. It’s an honor to serve!


Scott Walker - Assistant Chief (Chief 2)
   (903) 880-0940 / eMail

Responsibilities:

   - Fleet Maintenance
   - Equipment
   - PPE
   - Operations

BIO:



David Birdsong - Deputy Chief
   (817) 201-6830 / eMail

Responsibilities:

   - Emergency Management & Safety
   - EMS/First Responders
   - EMS Training
   - Operations
   - Personnel

BIO:



Lynn Brantley - Battalion Chief
   (903) 283-2031 / eMail

Responsibilities:

   - Fire/HazMat Training

BIO:



Robbie McClelen - Captain, Station 1
   (903) 714-4458 / eMail

Responsibilities:

   - Captain - Station 1
   - PPE Inventory

BIO:

I have been with South Van Zandt Fire for 28 years. I have worked at UPS Freight in Garland for the last 27 years. At times being a Volunteer Firefighter is time consuming, but I do it to help my community. My wife Christy and I have been married 25 years and we have an 8 year old daughter, Meredith, who likes to help at the Fire Department when she can.

Ed Martin - Lieutenant, Station 1
   (903) 477-4373 / eMail

Responsibilities:

   - PPE Assignment & Issuance
   

BIO:

I have been a firefighter with South Van Zandt volunteer fire department for 14 years. I am retired from Exxon Mobil and dedicated to serving our community.

Brian Butcher - Captain, Station 2
   (903) 275-9136 / eMail

Responsibilities:

   - Captain, Station 2

BIO:



Bob Hargrove - Captain, Station 4
   (214) 725-3858 / eMail

Responsibilities:

   - Captian, Station 4

BIO:



Eric Tabraham - Lieutenant, Station 4
   (903) 530-1102 / eMail

Responsibilities:

   - Lieutenant, Station 4
   - Apparatus Maintenance





Cody Craig - Lieutenant 5, Communications
   (903) 368-4790 / eMail

Responsibilities:

   - Communications
   - HR Administrative Assistant





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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

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