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Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program Grant Helps Dike VFD Fund New Custom-Build Brush Truck
Jan28

Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program Grant Helps Dike VFD Fund New Custom-Build Brush Truck

DIKE, Texas – Dike Volunteer Fire Department recently replaced a 1976 brush truck with a new custom-build brush truck thanks to a cost share grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. Dike VFD received $100,000 from Texas A&M Forest Service during the RVFDAP 2020 funding cycle. Dike VFD Chief A.G.Sandifeer, Assistant Chief, Firefighter Joel Pace, Jack Towers, and Texas A&M Forest Service Regional...

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Dike VFD Recognized For 34 Years Of Service
Dec23

Dike VFD Recognized For 34 Years Of Service

Hopkins County Commissioners Court and HCFD Chief Andy Endsley recognize Dike VFD members for 34 years of service to the community. Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley recognized Dike Volunteer Fire Department as part of Hopkins County Fire Department’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration. Each month a different volunteer fire department is recognized for their ongoing contributions to the...

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Dike Volunteer Firefighters Receive Donation To Purchase New Engine
Apr25

Dike Volunteer Firefighters Receive Donation To Purchase New Engine

April 25, 2023- Dike Volunteer Firefighters received a donation of $50,000 to go toward the purchase of a Fire Engine apparatus. Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and members of the Dike Volunteer Firefighters were on hand to receive the check. Engie Solar and Blattner Energy held a press conference at the Dike Community Center to announce their donation to the Dike Volunteer Fire Department. Food was catered for all those...

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Klondike Volunteer Fire Department to Host Fish Fry and Silent Auction September 25th, 2021
Sep10

Klondike Volunteer Fire Department to Host Fish Fry and Silent Auction September 25th, 2021

Klondike Volunteer Fire Department is a full volunteer department, run solely off any money made from their 2-3 Fundraisers per year.  There will be a Fish Fry and Silent Auction September 25th, 2021. They are looking for donations for silent auction items and/or sponsors for the Fish Fry. Fish fry tickets are available $10.00 each! KVFD is a 501c(3), all donations are tax deductible. A tax donation receipt is available. Please...

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Canvass of Election Returns, VFD Agreements Addressed By Commissioners Court
Nov16

Canvass of Election Returns, VFD Agreements Addressed By Commissioners Court

Hopkins County Commissioners Court had a short session Monday morning, with only two items on the agenda: canvass of election returns from the Nov. 3 General Election and consider agreements retuned signed by volunteer fire departments. Canvass Of Election Returns Hopkins County Clerk Tracy Smith, who also serves as the county’s elections official, reported the votes submitted match the unofficial results report received from...

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Dispatch Protocols, New System Discussed at VFD Chiefs Meeting
Sep13

Dispatch Protocols, New System Discussed at VFD Chiefs Meeting

Dispatch protocols and system were central topics discussed recently during the first meeting conducted between volunteer fire department chiefs and county officials since the coronavirus pandemic began in March. Dispatch Protocols Hopkins County Fire Department Chief Andy Endsley said one reason the meeting was called at the EOC/training center at the sheriff’s office instead of its usual location at Hopkins County Fire Station...

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Commissioners Approve Agreements With 5 VFDs, FEMA Hazardous Mitigation Grant Project Documents
Dec10

Commissioners Approve Agreements With 5 VFDs, FEMA Hazardous Mitigation Grant Project Documents

Fire protection agreements for five of the county’s volunteer fire departments, resolutions and agreements regarding FEMA Hazardous Mitigation Projects, a resolution in support of the Second Amendment and Article 1 Section 23 of Texas Constitution, and a budget amendment for Precinct 2 receive approval of Hopkins County Commissioners Court at their regular meeting Monday. Hopkins County Commissioners Court Fire Protection...

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Special Court, Plat, Fire Department Donations, Easement, Bridge Improvements Discussed
Jul12

Special Court, Plat, Fire Department Donations, Easement, Bridge Improvements Discussed

A special court, final plat, fire department donations, road easement and bridge improvements were discussed and approved by Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning. Easement Jason Lacomfora asked the county to grant an easement for property located on Airline Drive, located just west of Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport. He noted that he’d first contacted city staff about obtaining the easement. He said he was advised...

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Endsley Appointed County Fire Marshal, Homeland Security Director
Nov09

Endsley Appointed County Fire Marshal, Homeland Security Director

Dec. 1 Is Deadline for Volunteer Fire Departments To Return Agreements To The County Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved a number of items during the regular 9 a.m. session Monday. A deadline for volunteer fire departments to return signed contracts, appointed a county fire marshal and homeland security director, an agreement with the hospital for reimbursement of the Local Health Authority Nurse’s pay and an increase in...

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Commissioners Court To Consider Property Purchase For Precinct 3, Subdivision Replat Request, 2 Solar Farm Proposals at Dec. 23 Meeting
Dec22

Commissioners Court To Consider Property Purchase For Precinct 3, Subdivision Replat Request, 2 Solar Farm Proposals at Dec. 23 Meeting

Dike VFD To Be Recognized Monday Hopkins County Commissioners Court has a full agenda Monday, with several contracts, including for fire protection agreements with volunteer fire departments and for 2 solar farms, recognition of a volunteer fire department, a request for a subdivision replat and discontinued maintenance of two county roads among the items up for discussion and consideration. Dike Volunteer Fire Department is slated to...

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