New gear is in! Thanks to the City of La Feria, The Sons of the American Legion and The American Legion Post 439 for all the support and for believing in us. Members of the department would like to extend their gratitude to all who have donated and supported them.…
Congratulations Chief Phinney on completing his Certified Fire Executive designation from the Texas Fire Chiefs Academy. The Texas Fire Chiefs Academy is a 2 year comprehensive training opportunity for current fire chiefs and those who aspire to be fire chiefs. Graduates of the Academy receive the Certified Fire Executive or…
We’re getting scores of requests for the correct pronunciation of the name of our office cat, Shrdlu. It’s a long story, but we’ll try to tell you all about it. In fact, it’s two stories, and you can believe either one of them. On the linotype machine – that’s the…
Shrdlu our office cat has been absent from work this week because he is tired. Now Shrdlu is a pretty husky fellow, but a trip over the week end to Monterrey was too much for him. Shrdlu is accustomed to good ol’ U.S. currency which sometimes he spends too much…
Huge thank you to Our Lady of the Lake University for the donation of 5 computers to our department. Also to South Texas Communications for the 2 computers donated earlier this year. We’re still doing our weekly fundraiser at the American Legion on Thursdays. To go orders are available. American…
Ashley Lerma Title: Firefighter Years of Service: 2 What led you to becoming a firefighter? I wanted to help people. What do you like about being a firefighter? What I like about being a firefighter is the brotherhood and closeness we all get. What do you like least about being…
La Feria Fire Department begins hosting it’s First Annual Fire Academy this week! Beginning Monday, April 8, 2019 the fire department will host healthy meals for the volunteer cadets at the South Station located on FM 506 south of La Feria. The fire department is seeking individuals or groups that…
Shrdlu our Office Cat has been having to work in the shop for a few days due to the illness of an employee who is now back on the job, much to the relief of Shrdlu. Spring and early Valley summer are definitely here, despite little cold flares, and Shrdlu,…
Ruben Gutierrez Title: Captain Years of Service: 30 Years What led you to become a firefighter? I was with a friend who just happened to be a volunteer firefighter when he got a call when I was with him. While he was enroute to the call he gave me an…
Nathan A. Ortiz Title: Firefighter Years of Service: 2 1/2 Years What led you to become a firefighter? The events of September 11th made a big impression on me as a child. I’ve always admired the firefighters and first responders who ran into help the people who were trapped. I…
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