"Welcome to the City of Port Lavaca's Fire
Department"
OUR MISSION
Our mission at the Port Lavaca Fire Department is to
prevent and protect the loss of life and property for the citizens, businesses
and visitors of Port Lavaca and
surrounding areas. This mission is
accomplished with pride through training, preplanning, public education, and
incident response.
Description of our services
The Port Lavaca Fire department is responsible for fire prevention
through community education programs, pre-fire plans and the Fire Marshall’s
inspection program. Requests are
answered promptly for the protection of life and property within the City
limits and for the surrounding vicinity,
Fire Suppression, Hazardous Materials Response, Water Rescue and Vehicle
Accidents are some of the emergency services provided by the Fire Department
for the well being of our community and its guests. The Fire Department also serves as the point
of coordination for emergency services during disaster and other emergency
situations.
CLEVE CALAGNA IS INTERIM FIRE
CHIEF FOR CITY OF PORT LAVACA AT THIS TIME
ROB THIGPEN, FIRE MARSHALL,
RETIRE NOVEMBER 30, 2009
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THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ALWAYS NEED GOOD
VOLUNTEERS. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO PASS THE
TEST CHECK WITH THE FIRE CHIEF AT THE FIRE STATION AT 1501 W. AUSTIN STREET OR
CALL HIM AT 552-3241
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
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Smoke
Detectors!
October
is Fire Prevention Month & Sparky's motto is
"Be Fire Smart, Prevent Fires Before They Start"
The
Port Lavaca Fire Department is offering to install a working smoke detector for
homeowners that live in the City of Port Lavaca! Requirements are that you own
your home and do not have a working smoke detector and can not afford to buy
one. For more information email bbancroft~Dortlavaca.org or call
552-3241!
For
Halloween Safety Tips stop by your local fire station for a free handout!
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The
Firefighters Prayer
When I
am called to duty God, wherever flames may rage, give me the strength to save
some life, whatever be its age. Help me embrace a little child, before it is
too late, or save an older person from the horror of that fate.
Enable
me to be alert and hear the weakest shout, and quickly and efficiently put the
fire out. I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me, to guard my every
neighbor, and protect their property.
And if
according to your will, I have to lose my life, please bless with your
protecting hand, my children and my wife~
This is dedicated to all who have fallen in the line of duty.
In Memory of our deceased members both
paid and volunteer in Port Lavaca
Vincent
Bomba Beau Boothe Jack Campbell J C Carlock Jack Dodson Gus Farmer Joshua
Fisher W W Mickel Charles Moore Thomas Renshaw Joe Reyes Sr. Larry Steen
William T Steen C R Stringham Joe Svatek G R Thayer Ruben Weischewill George
Wunderlich
Version: 1.0 (Aug 28, 2006)