Henderson Fire Department
The Henderson Fire Department was organized in 1914 and until 1927 only had a bucket brigade for fire protection. The City of Henderson placed Jess Gibbins in charge of the department and he was assisted by 20 volunteer firefighters. The first paid firefighter crew was organized in 1916.
Today, the Henderson Fire Department has 35 firefighters. 21 full time paid firefighters and 15 volunteer firefighters work out of two stations located within the city limits. The department's primary run area covers 103 square miles and provides and receives mutual aid as needed from all of the Rusk County Volunteer Fire Departments.
The Department has 28 medical first responders and holds an annual Pink T-Shirt fundraiser during the month of October to support those who are in the fight against cancer. Many local restaurants and businesses contribute during the first week of October by donating a percentage of proceeds toward the fundraiser. Shirts, hats, hoodies, and other items may be purchased from the Central Fire Station during regular business hours.
The Volunteer Department meets on the first and third Monday of every month at Central Fire Station located at 401 West Main Street, Henderson, Texas.
Henderson Fire Department Station 2
A historical photo of Henderson Fire Department's first motorized apparatus parked in front of the 1933 main fire station located on South Marshall Street.
Henderson Fire Chief Rusty Chote
Physical and Mailing Address
401 West Main Street
Henderson, TX 75652
Directions
Phone
(903) 392-0651
Deputy Fire Chief Sonny Ybarra
