Luling Volunteer Fire Department

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Luling Volunteer Fire Department The City of Luling was officially named & chartered on September 19, 1874. With a population of approximately 1000, the need for fire protection was realized.

We dedicate our Professional Volunteer Services to the safety and welfare of the community through emergency response, prevention, leadership, training, and education. In late 1874, Luling Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 was formed. The city had grown by 1892 and the need for additional fire protection was realized and on February 24, 1892, Luling Hose Co. No. 1 was chartered. At this time, two hose carts, several sections of hose, a nozzle, a plug amd wrench were purchased. By 1894, Hose Co. No. 1 had 20 members and Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 had 22 members. On February 6, 1901 the East End Hose Co. was chartered and began with 24 members. Oil was discovered in 1922 in the Luling area leading to a very rapid growth. To combine efforts, in July 1925 the three Volunteer Fire Companies were consolidated into the Luling Volunteer Fire Department. In 1931 a new REO Speedwagon Pumper was purchased. The Fire Department has grown through out the years and is currently a combination department with 5 paid personnel and 29 volunteers. During that time department had purchased a 1938 Diamond T 500 GPM Pumper and maintains three Class A pumpers, a first response booster truck, a rescue unit, four brush trucks, a 1000 gallon tanker and a 4X4 Chief's unit.There are two stations located within Luling and the Central Station is manned 24 hours a day. The Luling Fire Department suffered it's first fatality in the line of duty on November 18, 1933. Chief J.N. Wells was killed while responding to an oil refinery fire. The chemical fire engine that Chief Wells was a passenger in, skidded in loose gravel and rolled over. Three other firefighters were injured in the accident. The Luling Volunteer Fire Department has had five Chief's since its inception. J.N. WELLS.............................July 1925 - Nov. 1933
R.O. MUENSTER.................Nov. 1933 - Feb. 1943
PAUL B. CONLEY..................Feb. 1943 - Dec.1957
LEVIS BASSETT....................Jan. 1958 - April 1982
PAUL STAHL, JR....................May 1982 - Jan. 2009
TOM HARMON ...................Jan 2009 - Nov. 2022
CHARLES ROYALL ................Jan. 2023 - Present

10/02/2026
09/25/2026
Thank you Mid County for joining us last week!
09/19/2026

Thank you Mid County for joining us last week!

🚒 Training TONIGHT at 7pm 🚒Come visit us!
09/15/2026

🚒 Training TONIGHT at 7pm 🚒
Come visit us!

🚨 MONTHLY MEETING - TOMORROW AT 7:00 PM! 🚨
📍 Luling Fire Department - 115 S Pecan Ave, Luling, TX 78648

Want to make a difference, learn new skills, and be part of something bigger? Consider volunteering with the Luling Volunteer Fire Department! 🚒🔥

No experience? No problem! We have two training days every month to help you learn the skills you need to safely serve your community.

Interested in joining? Stop by at 7:00 PM Monday, September 14th, or Tuesday, September 15th to meet our members, learn more about the department, what we do, and fill out an application.

🚨 MONTHLY MEETING - TOMORROW AT 7:00 PM! 🚨📍 Luling Fire Department - 115 S Pecan Ave, Luling, TX 78648Want to make a dif...
09/13/2026

🚨 MONTHLY MEETING - TOMORROW AT 7:00 PM! 🚨
📍 Luling Fire Department - 115 S Pecan Ave, Luling, TX 78648

Want to make a difference, learn new skills, and be part of something bigger? Consider volunteering with the Luling Volunteer Fire Department! 🚒🔥

No experience? No problem! We have two training days every month to help you learn the skills you need to safely serve your community.

Interested in joining? Stop by at 7:00 PM Monday, September 14th, or Tuesday, September 15th to meet our members, learn more about the department, what we do, and fill out an application.

Huge thank you to Luling H-E-B for dropping off tons of snacks, drinks, and groceries for us on 9/11. ❤️🇺🇸Your generosit...
09/13/2026

Huge thank you to Luling H-E-B for dropping off tons of snacks, drinks, and groceries for us on 9/11. ❤️🇺🇸

Your generosity and support mean so much to our department, and we truly appreciate you thinking of us and making sure our crews are taken care of.

Thank you for supporting your local first responders and our community! 🚒

09/02/2026

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115 S Pecan Avenue
Luling, TX
78648

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+18308752412

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