Fire / Rescue truck
Unit 219
Fueled, maintained and equipped with help from donors like you.
Christoval Volunteer Fire Department
Neighbors answering the call for Christoval.
Fire, rescue and EMS response from volunteers who live here. Our trucks, fuel and gear are paid for almost entirely by people like you.
Emergency? Call 911 first. Non-emergency line: (325) 650-0717
Where your money goes
Your donation keeps us ready
Christoval VFD gets a limited amount of funding from Tom Green County. Everything else comes from donations and fundraising, every single year.
Limited county funds.
The rest is up to us.
The rest is up to us.
Every expense below is covered by neighbors, local businesses and friends of Christoval. Chip in (opens PayPal in a new tab)
- FuelDiesel and gas to get every truck to every call.
- TiresRubber that can handle ranch roads and brush.
- Truck repairsKeeping engines, brush trucks and rescue units in service.
- Radio programming & repairsReliable radios so crews can talk on scene.
- Fire hall utilitiesLights, power and water at the station.
- Medical suppliesRestocking what our members use on medical calls.
- Fire equipmentHose, nozzles, tools and protective gear.
- Rescue equipmentTools for crashes, extrications and rescues.
- Truck grant cost shareOur share of the cost when grants help buy a truck.
The fleet
The trucks you keep rolling
From grass fires on the ranch to wrecks on the highway, these units carry our volunteers to every call.
Brush truck
Unit 215
Fueled, maintained and equipped with help from donors like you.
Engine
Engine 216
Fueled, maintained and equipped with help from donors like you.
Christoval Community Center
A hall for Christoval’s big days
The Christoval Community Center is free for non-profit organizations in the Christoval area and available to rent for weddings, reunions, parties and meetings. Tables, 180 chairs, a projector and a commercial kitchen are included.
Rental fees help support the fire department.
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Quick answers
How to donate, how to rent the hall, how to join, and what to do in an emergency.
See all 25 FAQsWhat should I do in a fire, medical or other emergency in Christoval?
Call 911 right away. Do not call the department phone numbers or use this website or our Facebook page to report an emergency. 911 dispatch will send the right responders.
How is Christoval VFD funded?
Our budget relies heavily on donations every year. Other than a limited amount of funds we receive from Tom Green County, all of our other expenses are covered by donations and fundraising.
How do I donate to Christoval VFD online?
Use the Donate button on any page or scan the QR code with your phone camera. Both open our secure PayPal donation page.
How much does it cost to rent the Christoval Community Center?
Under the 2026 agreement, an all-day rental without alcohol is $750 plus a $150 cleaning fee with a $500 deposit. With alcohol it is $1,000 plus a $150 cleaning fee with a $750 deposit. Hourly rentals have a 2-hour minimum at $100/hr without alcohol or $150/hr with alcohol; kitchen use adds $100.
Christoval VFD runs on neighbors
When you call 911, we come. Help us keep the trucks rolling.
Other than a limited amount of funding from Tom Green County, every gallon of fuel, every tire, every radio repair and every piece of rescue gear is paid for by donations and fundraising. A gift of any size goes straight to the trucks and the people who answer the call.
- Fuel
- Tires
- Truck repairs
- Radio programming & repairs
- Fire hall utilities
- Medical supplies
- Fire equipment
- Rescue equipment
- Truck grant cost share
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Secure giving through PayPal. Prefer a check? Mail it to Christoval VFD, PO Box 193, Christoval, TX 76935.