Mark in Texas History: Trinity Volunteer Fire Dept. receives historical marker

TRINITY, Texas (KTRE) - The Trinity Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating a major win after receiving a historical marker for the department this month.

After a fire destroyed most of Downtown Trinity in the early 1900s, there was a great need for a fire department.

On February 14, 1914 the trinity fire department was created.

“In the last four or five years we’ve seen an increase in calls mainly due to the population increase in our county,” said Fire Chief Keith Johnson.

Today the department has two stations and 30 members.

All working to provide a service as the department has provided the past 111 years.

respond to wildfires during dry spells and have seen an increase in traffic through the city. He said they will continue to provide the service they have been providing for the past 111 years.

The historical marker sits at the main fire station on Elm Street in Trinity.

It’s located right in front of the fire department’s museum.

Inside the museum is the department’s first truck, a 1915 Model T Hose Wagon, 1939 pumper truck, and a 1949 pumper truck.

If you would like to check out the Trinity Volunteer Fire Department Historical Marker or the museum head to 203 S. Elm Street.