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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 Brunett
Fire Chief
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Reflective 911 property address signs
Below are some visibility tips so that first responders can easily locate your house in an emergency:
Visible from Both Directions
Posting your address number on your mailbox makes it easier for responders to find you, but remember, numbers should be posted on both sides of the mailbox. Emergency vehicles may not arrive from the same direction as your mail carrier.
In addition to posting numbers on your mailbox, the entry to your driveway should be marked with your 9-1-1 address numbers if the mailbox sits across the road from your house.
Visible in the Dark
Responders may need to find you at night. Illuminate any numbers on your house at nighttime. Numbers on a mailbox or post at the end of your driveway should be reflective and on a highly contrasting background to ensure they’re easy to see at night.
Use Large Numbers
When creating 9-1-1 address number signs, use numbers that are at least 3 inches high.
Locate Near the Road
If your house is not visible from the road, it is important that you post numbers on a sign, post, or pole so they can be clearly seen from the road. If your house is hidden from view at the beginning of the driveway, only posting numbers on your home does not help responders recognize where you live as they are driving by. It is not recommended that you post the number on a gate or fence at the driveway because those numbers aren’t visible when the gate is open.
Post Twice on Long or Shared Driveways
If your driveway leads to more than one address, post all numbers at the end of the driveway. Then post the correct number on each house or building.
Uncover the Numbers
Remember to frequently trim any bushes, weeds, flowers, or grass away from your signs so that all numbers are clearly visible. If you have hanging flowers, flags, or other items on your porch that block your 9-1-1 address numbers from being seen quickly by responders, move them.
Shared Mailbox Area
If your mailbox is located on a community post with other mailboxes, it is extremely important that you also post your address at the end of your driveway. It is difficult for an emergency responder to know which house is yours when there are shared mailboxes in an area and no signage on your driveway to identify your home.
Purchase or Create Your Signs
Remember, in an emergency, seconds can make a life-saving difference. Make sure your 9-1-1 address numbers are posted on your house or business and are also posted where they are easy to see from the road. You can purchase street numbers and 9-1-1 address sign kits at most hardware stores, department stores, and from any local VFD. If you decide to make your own sign, remember to use reflective numbers so they can be seen at night, as well as during the day.
Put It to the Test
The next time you venture out, drive the road to your house in both directions during the day and at night. Pretend you’ve never been to your home before and see how quickly you can spot your 9-1-1 address numbers as you approach your driveway and then your home.
**** Jim Ned Fire Address Signs are provided with a $15.00 donation or more on request. ****