Ables Springs Volunteer Fire Department was created in 1996 to provide emergency services, both fire protection and emergency medical response. ASVFD operates as an IRS not-for-profit 501c3, Texas Corporation, and chartered by the State of Texas as a volunteer fire department and first responder.

 

Our primary response area includes approximately 45 square miles of N.E. Kaufman County with a population of 4,000 residents. ASVFD is an all volunteer department and our volunteers are the key to our success and service to the residents who count on a rapid, professional response. During the first quarter of 2008, ASVFD responded to 82 emergency calls, both for fire protection and medical.

 

Prior to the formation of ASVFD the response time to an emergency call in our area was over 25 minutes. Emergency calls are now responded to in slightly over 8 minutes. Our quick response to these calls saved lives and countless dollars of property. If you know someone who is an ASVFD volunteer, please thank them for their service at all hours of the day and night.

 

To insure an adequate and professional response to emergency situations ASVFD has entered into mutual aid agreements with surrounding fire departments. These mutual aid agreements have the effect of multiplying the resources available to each participating department. In addition, mutual aid departments conduct cooperative training sessions as well as sending members to professional firefighting schools such as Texas A&M and Collin County Firefighter Schools. These combined training sessions

enable various departments to work efficiently together at an emergency scene.

 

We appreciate your support and pledge to serve our community in a dedicated and professional manner.

 

Sincerely,

 

Chief Buddy Mann, ASVFD

1st Quarter Responses