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Our History

The Robinson Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) was founded in 1955 by a group of 19 concerned citizens. RVFD is the contracted fire prevention agency for the city of Robinson, Texas. RVFD covers approximately 53 square miles of primary fire response jurisdiction, and we provide mutual aid assistance to neighboring communities. Over the years, RVFD has comprised dozens of members. Currently, we have over 40 volunteers and staff dedicated to serving our neighbors.


Click the link below to watch an interview with Dick Kettler, one of our current members who joined the department when it was founded in 1955!


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Robinson Volunteer Fire Department's first fire station

Charter Members

Barrington, Blume, Crook, Billy Kettler, Dick Kettler, R. E. Kettler, William. H. Kettler, D. W. Key, Ernest E. Leka, Paul E. Leka, William H. Leka, Jack Norred, E. Oglesbee, Joe Rice, Edward A. Schaeper, John Sharp, & Bob Tennison

We honor the charter members' service that established our department's foundation. We also want to formally recognize Everett O'Dowd, the first President of the RVFD Fire Board. If you have additional information (names, biographies, pictures, and/or stories) on the department's history and membership, please contact the RVFD Secretary at secretary@robinsonfire.org.

Fire Chiefs

Stephen Sullivan

Stephen Sullivan

Stephen Sullivan

Fire Chief

2023 - Present

Reese Knight

Stephen Sullivan

Stephen Sullivan

Fire Chief

2019-2023

Gerald Groppe

Stephen Sullivan

Gerald Groppe

Fire Chief

2001-2019

Steve Ostrom

Stephen Sullivan

Gerald Groppe

Fire Chief

1987-2001

Howard James Fasshauer

Howard James Fasshauer

Howard James Fasshauer

Fire Chief

1985-1987

James Earl Threkeld

Howard James Fasshauer

Howard James Fasshauer

Fire Chief

1981-1985

Arthur Staas

Howard James Fasshauer

Oliver Bridges

Fire Chief

1978-1981

Oliver Bridges

Howard James Fasshauer

Oliver Bridges

Fire Chief

1976-1978

James Earl Threkeld

William "Bill" Kettler

William "Bill" Kettler

Fire Chief

1975-1976

William "Bill" Kettler

William "Bill" Kettler

William "Bill" Kettler

Fire Chief

1955-1975

Lifetime Members

The Robinson Volunteer Fire Department recognizes Lifetime Members as those who have gone above and beyond to serve the department, most of whom have served for multiple decades. These individuals are a vital part of the department's history. Please read their stories and celebrate them with us.

Jeff Brown

Wesley Gilbreath

Wesley Gilbreath

Brown joined the RVFD in 1989 and is still an active member as the Board of Fire Commissioners Vice President and Deputy Chief, Fire.

Wesley Gilbreath

Wesley Gilbreath

Wesley Gilbreath

Gerald Groppe

Wesley Gilbreath

Gerald Groppe

Chief Groppe, who had been with the Waco Fire Department since 1987 and had a family history of service, retired after 33 1/2 years of dedicated service.

Dick Kettler

Wesley Gilbreath

Gerald Groppe

Kettler is one of the RVFD Charter Members. His firefighting skills were honed at an early age while working alongside his uncle, who was a fire chief. His remarkable service to the Robinson community is still ongoing in 2023.

Reese Knight

Justin Lawson

Reese Knight

Chief Knight has a longstanding history of serving in both the Police and Fire industries. Knight continues to serve the department post-retirement.

John Knue

Justin Lawson

Reese Knight

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Justin Lawson

Justin Lawson

Justin Lawson

Justin Lawson has been with RVFD for 20 years. He serves as RVFD's Rescue Captain and Chair of the Recruitment Committee. Captain Lawson is also the Program Director overseeing MCC's Paramedic Program.

Dick Lewis

Justin Lawson

Justin Lawson

Lewis joined the RVFD in 1983. He has held various roles at RVFD, including Rescue Captain and Safety Officer. Currently serving as the Deputy Fire Commissioner-Secretary/Treasurer, he has faithfully maintained this position since 1987.

Laurie Peterson

Laurie Peterson

Laurie Peterson

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