Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements I need to meet to be a firefighter with Lavon Fire Department?

· Minimum age of 18 years old

· High School Diploma or GED

· Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

· Successful completion of a criminal background check

· Currently hold Texas Commission on Fire Protection Structural Firefighter Certification

· Currently hold minimum Texas Department of State Health Services EMT Certification

· Ability to pass a department Physical Agility Test.

· Ability to pass a department Interview Panel

Does the LFD respond to NON-Emergency calls?

Yes, however for many reasons including liability and resource limitations, we cannot respond to the following non-emergency situations.

· Lockouts (vehicle or home) where no person, animal or property is in immediate danger.

· Fire extinguisher changes or replacements

Locksmiths and Home improvement professionals are your best resources for these types of situations.

***CALL 911 FOR ANY LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY***

Does the LFD host tours or birthday parties?

Yes! We love doing tours and showing off our beautiful station and Emergency Operations Center. Please email dsmith@lavontx.gov for details.

We do host Children's Birthday Parties for residents of Lavon. This includes a tour of the fire station, and apparatuses, an age-appropriate demonstration, fire safety worksheets and a junior fire helmet. A donation rate of $100 per hour is suggested (one-hour minimum). Due to other events or scheduled training, we ask that requests be emailed to dsmith@lavontx.gov at least 14 days in advance of your event.

How many firefighters does the LFD have?

Approximately 13

How many paid fire fighters does the LFD have?

Lavon currently has one full-time Fire Chief and 9 full-time firefighters, as well as stipend members. A minimum of 3 firefighters are on duty 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Are the stations manned 24 hours a day?

In November 2018, a “stipend program” was started that utilizes existing volunteer firefighters to staff the station 7 days a week from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Starting October 1st, 2021 our station began staffing a firefighter on site 24 hours a day, and beginning in 2022 and continuing into 2023 we hired our first full-time firefighters. This has allowed us to provide a higher level of service by greatly reducing response times.