Frequently asked questions

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.

Christoval VFD is the volunteer fire department for Christoval, Texas, in Tom Green County. Our members respond to fire, rescue and EMS calls for their neighbors in and around Christoval.

For non-emergency questions call Jimmy Barton, Operations / Board Director, at (325) 650-0717. For emergencies always call 911.

Christoval Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 193, Christoval, TX 76935.

Dave Griep is Chief and Nando Aguirre is Assistant Chief. Jimmy Barton (Operations) and Craig Barton serve as Board Directors. Contact details are on the Contact page.

Our fleet includes Engine 216, brush truck Unit 215 and fire/rescue truck Unit 219. Every one of them is fueled, repaired and equipped with help from donations.

We are always glad to hear from neighbors who want to help. Contact Chief Dave Griep at 715-828-7379 or Jimmy Barton at (325) 650-0717 to ask about joining.

Follow Christoval VFD on Facebook at facebook.com/ChristovalVFD for news, fundraisers and announcements.

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.

Donations cover fuel, tires, truck repairs, radio programming and repairs, utilities for the fire hall, medical supplies, fire equipment, rescue equipment, and our cost share on truck grants.

Use the Donate button on any page or scan the QR code with your phone camera. Both open our secure PayPal donation page.

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Yes. Mail a check to Christoval VFD, PO Box 193, Christoval, TX 76935.

No. We appreciate a donation of any size. Every gift helps keep the trucks fueled and the gear ready.

Online donations are processed by PayPal. This website never sees or stores your card or bank information.

Contact Jimmy Barton at (325) 650-0717 or [email protected] with any question about donating or contributing to Christoval VFD, including receipts for your records.

Yes. The Christoval Community Center is operated by Christoval VFD and is available to rent for public use. It is available at no charge to non-profit organizations in the Christoval area.

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.

Call or email Katie Loehman at (325) 277-7771 or [email protected], or Jimmy Barton at (325) 650-0717 or [email protected].

Download the Community Center Agreement, sign it, and return it by email to Katie or Jimmy, or mail it with payment to Christoval VFD, Attn: Community Center, PO Box 193, Christoval, TX 76935.

Rentals include 20 sixty-inch round tables that seat up to 8, 15 eight-foot tables, 180 folding chairs, a podium and microphone, a drop-down screen with projector, a commercial fridge, freezer and ice maker, a gas stove and oven, and commercial sinks.

Yes, at the with-alcohol rate. Drinks must be served by TABC-certified bartenders approved by CVFD, a copy of the bartender card and a certificate of liquor liability insurance must be provided at least 10 days before the event, and no alcohol may leave the building.

Leave the building clean and secure: floors swept, spills wiped, tables and chairs washed and put away, trash in the dumpster, lights off, thermostat set, doors locked, key returned and no damage. CVFD then applies the deposit to any balance or returns it within 15 days.

Give CVFD at least 10 days’ written notice. Cancellations with less notice forfeit the deposit.

All functions close by 1:00 a.m. Payment is due in full before the event, and keys are handed over once payment is received.