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Being a Firefighter...

Being a Volunteer Firefighter is a very strenuous job. The thing to know when joining this field of work is that you must commit to a twenty-four hour, three hundred sixty five day a year schedule. They must present themselves to work no matter what the weather or holiday it is a job that must be done. Firefighters are on call all day in case of emergencies such as: grass fires, structure fires, explosions, toxic waste spills, and other tasks that the force on duty can't control and maintain. 

Volunteer Firefighters work an average of 20 hours per week, plus their regular jobs!   One of the jobs a firefighter must carry out is to educate the public on fire safety and prevention. Maintaining and keeping the station and vehicles in top-notch condition is a must so firefighters take shifts cleaning floors and checking the condition of the trucks. They must study and go over plans that they have been training to make sure they are on point and prepared for any situation. 

These are only some of the duties that firefighters must carry out during the course of the day or night but at any time they can be interrupted for an emergency.

N.V.F.D is responsible for all Fire, EMS and Major Accidents within the city limits of Lavon, Tx., Nevada Tx., Copeville, Tx. as well as a large portion of southeastern Collin County. 

We respond to over 325 calls per year! 

All NFVD Firefighters are medically certified by the State of Texas or National Registry.  We have Paramedics, EMT's and NR/1st Responders.  Everyone is also CRP trained and certified.  All Firefighters have completed Basic Firefighter Fire Training through Collin County Community College's Fire Science Training Academy. 

• www.nevadavfd.com
• www.ccccd.edu/firescience/

We welcome new members who want to give back to thier community.  NVFD meets the first and third Monday of each month at the Lavon Fire Station.  Come see us!

Our NEWEST Equipment:

2007 2000 Gallon Tanker!

New Globe Bunker Gear!

2007 Emergency Responder Pickup with Topper!