White Bluff VFD
Engines, Brush Trucks, Support Vehicles, & Boat.
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Brush Trucks
Currently, WBVFD has 3 Brush Trucks.
Our Brush trucks are crucial in wild land fires. They are also used at structure fires & vehicular accidents. We have deployed our brush trucks to MANY scenes over the years. They have saved businesses, farm land, animals, homes, & people from danger.
Once a month, our Volunteer Fire Fighters come to the station specifically to do routine maintenance on our Fire trucks. While also cleaning them.
Brush 131
Brush 131, is a 2000 Ford F350; and is equipped with tools such as axes, chain saw, rakes, and others needed to fight brush and wild land fires.
It has a water tank that holds 225 gallons of water and can spray water onto a fire at 50 gallons a minute.
Brush 231
Brush 231 is a 2001 Ford F350 purchased 6 months after Brush 131; in response to when White Bluff had a brush fire that caught a home on fire.
It has the same equipment as Brush 131, and response capabilities.
Brush 331
Brush 331 is a, 2010 Ford F550. It holds 250 gallons of water.
In addition to the same equipment as the other brush trucks. It also has the capability to spray foam.
Fire Engines
WBVFD is proud to have these Fire Engines as assets on hand in case of an emergency. Currently, we have 2 Engines, a Tanker, & an Attack truck.
While the Brush Trucks are versatile & are absolutely vital to our operation. Fire engines also hold an integral role with the department. It functions as a firefighting apparatus with a multitude of uses. Including, transporting both more water, more personnel, more & more specialized equipment to the scene (more than our Brush trucks). There are also climate controlled areas in a Fire engine where first aid can be stored properly.
Once a month these engines are also driven, maintained & cleaned by our volunteer firefighters.
Engine 231
Engine 231, is a 2011 Pierce Fire Engine. It holds 1000 gallons of water and is equipped with the capability to spray foam onto a structure which smothers the flames.
Engine 331
Engine 331, is the newest addition to WBVFD.
It is a 2011 Pierce Arrow XT. It also has foam capabilities and carries 750 gallons of water.
Attack 331
Attack 331, was purchased in cooperation with Texas A & M Forest Service. Through a grant in 2014.
It has a nozzle on the front of the truck that can be controlled inside the truck or at the nozzle.
The truck carries 1800 gallons of water, and the front nozzle can shoot 120 gallons of water per minute as far as ¼ mile away.
The truck was modified in 2026 and is now a dual-purpose vehicle. With the large water tank, it can be used as a tanker or
used to fight brush fires and can be put out homes on fire as well.
Tanker 131
WBVFD Tanker 131, or sometimes called a "Tinder", is a 2014 International fire truck with a 3000-gallon tank on the back.
It is one of the largest in Hill County.
Most of Hill County and White Bluff Resort do not have fire hydrants. Therefore, the amount of water transported to the location of fires is crucial.
It can refill other engines or brush trucks.
Additionally, it comes stocked with a drop tank; that comes in handy when we need a massive amount of water fast.
Lake Rescue 131
White Bluff VFD has the only rescue boat on Lake Whitney. It's docked and ready to go in a matter of minutes. It is equipped with medical supplies, life vest, and a water pump that can take water from the lake and refill fire engines and tankers or fight a boat fire.
We have several firefighters that can respond to any medical emergency on Lake Whitney.
We have volunteer first responders who are water trained, & prepared at a moment's notice, to assist when needed.
Firefighter Assist and Support Team
F.A.S.T.
The White Bluff Volunteer Fire Department (WBVFD) Support Team is an active service organization of men and women volunteers from the White Bluff community.
Emergency scene rehab: Provide food and water to firefighters and other emergency responders when requested by any department in Hill County. Currently they are the only rehab unit in Hill County.
Social activities and fundraising support: Plan, organize, schedule, and promote social activities and fundraising events.
Firefighter Rehab
Support 131
WBVFD firefighter rehab started with a support van and has increased to include a converted ambulance.
WB has a dedicated group of members of the fire department who respond with our fire department to any fire that may take several hours to get under control.
They also respond outside of WB to anywhere in Hill County. They bring food, water, and Gatorade and also ensure the Firefighters have an area to cool off if needed.
Several of our members are medically trained to check on the Firefighters if need be.
Rehab 231
White Bluff VFD purchased a used ambulance in 2024 after the large Blum fire in 2023. It was realized that a larger vehicle was needed to help more firefighters on incidents such as structure fires and large grass fires.
The vehicle is equipped with medical supplies including oxygen, an AED, and various items for minor cuts and burns that our rehab members can use until CareFlite Ambulance arrives.
It also carries food and snacks, water and electrolyte drinks, coffee maker, and microwave.
It has items for firefighters such as dry gloves, hoods, and socks.
Our members are ready to help those effected also with blankets, food and water.
The WBVFD support members help plan our fundraising and social events throughout the year. The fire department hosts a flu shot clinic, a resident appreciation breakfast, hand out goodie bags at the annual POA meeting, coordinate an electronic recycling collection for our residents and our yearly fundraiser.
