Hill Country Firemen's Association of Texas

From the Desk of President Grant Teplicek

I'd like to extend a West Texas welcome to each of the firefighters that visit our site.  Our Association has been serving the Hill Country for over 75 years and we carry the honored tradition of our brothers and sisters in the service.  We hope you have time to read some of our history (see below).  We've come a long way since the incipient phase back in 1929.  We look forward to hearing from you and please stop by our stations if you're in the Hill Country.

 Enjoy and stay safe,                       

 Grant

We Will Never Forget

December 15, 1929

The Junction Fire Department held their regular monthly banquet at the Junction Baptist Church and invited representatives from Rocksprings, Menard, Sonora, Mason, and Kerrville, for the purpose of organizing a district firemen's association in the Hill Country.  The following were present:  Mason-Lamar Thaxton, Fred Key, and Henderson Droll.  Sonora-Frank Holliday.  Menard-Harold Hough, Clarence Taylor, e. M. Lomat, Joe Ragsdale, and Bill Hampton.  It was unanimously decided at this meeting to make a permanent organization and call it The Hill Country Firemen's Association.  The first meeting to be held in Menard on January 14, 1930 to write and adopt a set of by-laws and a constitution.  John M. Hankins of Junction was elected the first President and Oscar Vehle of Menard was the first 2nd Vice-President.  Frank Holliday of Sonora was the first secretary.  All were to serve one year from February 1930.  Jno M. Hankins was instructed to write Chief John Parker of San Angelo, the first Vice-President of the State Association, to meet with members in Menard and help write the by-laws and constitution.

The Hill Country Firemen's Association has a long history.  The minutes of our association date back to this first meeting.  More history of the association can be found under "Minutes" on the Secretary's Corner link and other links on this page.  Thanks for visiting.

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