Kilgore Fire and Rescue
Information below is sourced from the City of Kilgore Fire Department website.
Fire Administration
Kilgore Fire Department's Administration building is located at 815 N. Kilgore Street inside the City Hall building. Our office is open Monday - Friday. All fire stations are open 24/7 for emergency situations.
The Administrative Staff consists of the:
- Fire Chief
- Fire Marshal
- Rescue Chief
- Office Manager
Ryan Riley
Fire Chief
Phone: 903-988-4139
Terry Linder
Fire Marshal
Phone: 903-988-4111
Audrey Pace
Office Manager
Phone: 903-988-4112
A message from Fire Chief Ryan Riley
It is my honor to represent the dedicated firefighters that proudly serve and protect the citizens of Kilgore. It is a privilege to work with a progressive and proactive organization that is continuously striving to meet the emergency needs of our community.
The Kilgore Fire Department is continually looking for more efficient ways to meet these community needs. One example of this is the purchase of our new rapid response vehicle (Tactical 1). This vehicle meets all of the needs of an emergency response vehicle while being more efficient and economical.
The firefighters train on a regular basis, teaming up with Kilgore College to ensure a department that is knowledgeable and reliable while exceeding industry standards. Because of the training, education and policies, the Kilgore Fire Department is proud to be Best Practices recognized by the Texas Fire Chief's Association and have a low ISO rating of 2.
Kilgore Rescue
The Rescue Unit is a volunteer organization that performs under the direction of the Fire Department and is supervised by the Fire Chief.
Apply
Rescue members are selected following an application, driver’s license record check, criminal history and background check by the Fire Marshal. Additionally a drug and alcohol screen performed by the City Physician. Applicants will then be approved by current Rescue members and the Rescue Chief. Final acceptance and approval will be made by the Fire Chief.
Qualifications
The following qualifications are required to become a member of the Rescue Unit:
- Must be a minimum of 18 years old
- Must have a current and valid Texas driver’s license
- Must have earned a high school diploma or a General Education Degree or pending as approved by the Fire Chief
- Must live within the City limits or in its ETJ unless approved by the Kilgore Fire Chief
New Rescue members are required to serve a one year probationary period prior to becoming an official member. They are also required to attend Unit meetings and training activities as determined by the Rescue Chief.
Requirements for Probationary Volunteers
Probationary volunteers will need to complete the following:
- Prior to riding out with fire department apparatus the volunteer shall complete NIMS 100.
- Prior to any hands-on participation, the volunteer shall complete the Courage to Be Safe program and Everyone Goes Home.
- Prior to driving any City vehicle the volunteer shall complete an emergency driver/operator awareness class.
- Within one year of joining the Unit, the Probationary Volunteer, shall also successfully complete:
- Certified CPR and First Aid classes
- Introduction to Haz-Mat
- NIMS 200
- NIMS 700
- NIMS 800
- SCBA and Cascade Air System Check-off