Alvin Volunteer Fire Department

The function of the Alvin Volunteer Fire Department, originally formed in 1898, is to protect life, property, and to respond to other emergencies that might arise in the community through public education, management, and incident response while also participating in most local service projects. This department is made up of 4 paid support staff and 70 volunteers, with the volunteers being partially city and partially county residents. The Alvin Volunteer Fire Department proudly protects 50,000 people living in an area of 100 square miles throughout the Alvin area including portions of Brazoria County. They operate out of 3 stations that protect a primarily residential area. Financial support is provided by the City of Alvin, Brazoria County, ESD #3 and through private donations. The Fire Department strives to meet the needs of our community with the dedication and skill of our people

The Alvin Volunteer Fire Department is led into action by Volunteer Fire Chief Rex W. Klesel who is also the full time Fire Department Administrator and has served the department for 32 years. The department has 70 men and women professional volunteers. They are state certified with an authorized manning level of 70 members. The department also sponsors auxiliary groups of men and women plus a Junior Fire Department for youths between the ages of 13 and 18.

There are three fire stations located in the City. Station #1 is located at 302 West House Street, 281-331-7688. Station #2 is located at 110 Medic Lane, 281-585-8536 and a third station at 2700 F.M. 1462.

The fire department is very active in the community by reaching out and helping in time of need. They have blood drives and other events to help out when needed. The fire department and the Salvation Army have a "Share-A-Toy" Program that hands out toys for families that may need help through the holiday season. They accept toys and non-perishable food items all year long.

The fire department holds a Fire Prevention Open House each year. At this event, you may take a tour of the fire department, look and climb on board the trucks, and even take a fire truck ride. They also train kids and adults on fire prevention and fire escape if you should have a fire in your home. The open house is held in September. Come out and meet Sparky and learn some valuable information that could save your life.

They also have a Christmas Open House which is scheduled the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before Christmas. Come and meet and get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Santa at our Christmas Open House.