About Us
These trucks are what the men use daily to help save or protect the citizens of Palestine. Each one has special features and functions along with different assignments for each call we receive. Feel free to look around and keep an eye out for the trucks. When you see one around town (not at an emergency scene) stop us and say "Hi!". We love hearing from our community and hopefully we can both have a safe day.
There are many ways to become a fire fighter. We currently do not require Texas Fire Certification or Texas EMT Certification. Different departments have different requirements per local policies. By the rules that govern Civil Service, certification is not an issue, because an applicant's exam score is the only factor that is taken into consideration during this phase of the hiring process.
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We start the hiring process by an initial application and exam. Click above to find out the rest of the steps and requirements.
We are honored to show you the men who serve this great city of Palestine, Texas. They are in order of rank and crew days. Just highlight or click on each photo to find out more facts about each man from how he is certified to how long he has been there. More facts to come in the future and we will continue to do our best and keep these updated. Enjoy!
Being one of the oldest Fire Departments in the Great State of Texas, the Palestine Hose Company petitioned the newly formed City Government for recognition June 1, 1876. The proposal was accepted by the City Government and all Fire Fighting Equipment was turned over to Palestine Hose Company at that time. The equipment consisted of some axes and a couple of lanterns.
All the Firefighters were volunteers at that time and their firefighting equipment was hand-pulled carts with hand operated pumps. The water supply came from nearby wells and community water holes. In 1881, the first water mains were laid and the first Fire Engine which was horse drawn was purchased.