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!
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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