Groesbeck Volunteer Fire Department

Groesbeck's Fire Department responds to an estimated 250 emergencies each year. The Department is responsible for fire suppression, fire prevention, fire investigation, fire hydrant maintenance, building maintenance and inspections. The department maintains six pieces of fire apparatus. This includes two pumpers, one ladder truck, one staff car, one rescue vehicle and one brush truck.

The Groesbeck Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection for the City of Groesbeck as well as the rural areas of Limestone County. Several of the more than thirty firemen have certifications as EMT-Paramedics in addition to their regular firefighting training. These dedicated people meet regularly for planning and training.

In addition they do fund-raising to meet many of the needs of the Fire Department.

The officers of the fire department are:

• Charles Bratcher, Fire Chief 
• Patrick Samuels, Deputy Chief 
• James Vincent, Assistant Chief 
• Keith Tilley, Fire Marshal
• Phillip Webster, Training Captain 
• Misty Samuels, Safety Captain 
• Adam Collett, Line Captain (A company) 
• Scott Logan, Line Captain (B company)
• Tyrell Hobbs, Quartermaster Lieutenant 
• Brad Holligan, Training Lieutenant 
• Jason Vincent, Line Lieutenant (A company)
• Rich Ryan, Line Lieutenant (A company)
• Catlin Samuels, Line Leutenant (B company)
• Gene Parrish (B company)
• Beth Gibson, Treasurer
• Sabrina Slater, Secretary
• Carol Ryan, Assistant Secretary