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We exist to protect lives, property, and the environment through preparedness, education, and emergency response.
Meet the Jim Ned Volunteer Fire Department Firefighters
Chief John Brunett
Chief Burnett has been with Jim Ned Volunteer Fire Department Fire Department for several months and has served as Chief Jan 1st, 2025, replacing Chief Brad Kerr. He is responsible for overseeing our volunteers and ensuring that our department is always prepared to respond to emergencies.
Jim Ned Volunteer Fire Department in Tuscola
About Us
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer fire department serving 76 square miles of south central Taylor County including the City of Tuscola and the community of Ovalo. Our station in Tuscola is at 738 Buffalo Gap Road right next to the City of Tuscola maintenance yard. We are proud members of the State Fireman's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas, Big Country Firefighter's Association, Big Country Regional Advisory Council and we are a registered Advanced Life Support (ALS) First Responder Organization with the Texas Department of State Health Services...
2024 was a busy year for your Jim Ned Volunteer Fire Department (JNVFD). Total call numbers serving the community increased by 10%. It was a record year for your fire department, unfortunately, and 2025 looks to be on pace with last year.
Recruitment of new volunteers is an ongoing priority for the department. In Texas more than 70% of fire departments, including JNVFD, are 100% volunteer operated. We need your help to protect and support our service area.
Training and protective equipment (PPE) is provided. In addition to monthly training events, there are additional training opportunities available including EMS and firefighter schools.
Our annual expense budget averages $120,000. While Taylor County provides some funding, those funds are used to cover the annual insurance costs for the department. More than 70% of expenses and all capital needs are funded by individual donations, fundraising events and grants. Our funding priorities for 2025 include protective gear and operational expenses support, including vehicle maintenance, medical and fire fighting supplies, and fuel. We continue to raise funds to support the purchase of a much needed replacement tanker truck.
If you have made a donation in the past thank you, and we hope that you will make another donation this year. Please consider making an annual gift to JNVFD to help support our 18 first-responders. It’s an honor to serve our communities.
Regards,
John Burnett
Fire Chief