Coryell County Fire Departments Host Recruitment Open House March 21

Volunteer firefighters are in demand across Coryell County, and the Gatesville Volunteer Fire Department is making it easy for residents to learn more. The department will host the Coryell County Firefighters Open House and Recruitment Drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Gatesville Fire Department, 109 S. 23rd St.

The event carries a countywide name, reflecting an effort to draw prospective volunteers from across the region rather than Gatesville alone. The Gatesville Volunteer Fire Department is the named host and organizer.

Volunteer fire departments across rural Texas have faced persistent staffing pressures, and Coryell County is no exception. Open houses like this one give community members a direct path to learning what joining a volunteer department actually involves, from training requirements to time commitments, without having to cold-call a station or show up uninvited.

The three-hour window on a Saturday morning is designed to be accessible. Anyone curious about what it means to serve as a volunteer firefighter in this county has a specific place, a specific address, and a specific time to show up: 109 S. 23rd St., between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on March 21.

Details about planned activities, whether equipment will be on display, and whether on-site applications will be available were not confirmed in advance of publication. Prospective attendees can reach the Gatesville Fire Department directly for more information before the event.