The Potosi Volunteer Fire Department serves the community of Potosi, Texas
as well as the southern areas adjacent to the city of Abilene, Texas.

Potosi also serves as mutual aid for the surrounding towns and communities
in south central Taylor and western Callahan counties


The following subdivisions are located in the Potosi VFD emergency service area:
Bacacita, Blackhawk, B&R Bar Ranch, Colonial Hills, Coronado, Coronado East,
Dos Condados, Deerwood, Eldorado, Madera Hills, Pack Saddle Meadows/Farms/Prairie,
Potosi Farms, Red Bluff Estates, Seven Winds, South Lytle Estates,
South Wind Estates, Split Rail Meadows, Spring Creek
& W.T. Woody (Cardinal Lane).



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TAYLOR COUNTY BURN BAN LIFTED 03/04/08
CONDITIONS EVALUATED ON A WEEKLY BASIS.

TCEQ/FIRE DEPT. APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR ANY CONTROLLED BURNS.
PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION WITH FIRE & WELDING EQUIPMENT.


LPG PIPELINE FIRE 9/7/2000




Currently the PVFD fleet consists of:


ENGINE 141
1983 Ford C8000/Pierce 1000 GPM Pumper



TANKER 143
2001 Freightliner C120 1000 GPM,
2500 Gal. Tanker/Pumper



BRUSH 146
1966 M35A2 6X6 750 Gallon Brush Rig



BRUSH 145
1996 Ford F-350 4X4 250 Gallon Brush Truck



TANKER 144
1976 Dodge 5000 Gallon Tanker






                     Potosi VFD is strictly a volunteer department.
                     No full time personnel are on staff.

Command Officers:


  • Chief: Aaron Maxwell, LIC-P, TCFP Basic FF
  • Captain: Andy Williams, EMT-P, TCFP Basic FF

    Community Support:

  • Potosi Baptist Church
  • Potosi Methodist Church
  • Potosi Water Supply Corp.
  • Trinity Family Worship Center
  • Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
  • Wylie Independent School District

      Texas DPS Emergency Management

  • A 911 Showcase Site










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    Questions & Comments

    Any questions or comments should be directed to the address below,
    or you may call the department's non-emergency number (325) 692-2662.



    Potosi Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
    1949 FM 1750   Abilene, TX 79602-6309

    Business Meetings are held on the 1st. Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

    Training is conducted on the 3rd. & 4th. Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m.


    Potosi VFD is a non-profit corporation under Texas Law & IRS regulations.

    Equipment and Financial Donations are always needed and greatly appreciated


    Our Mailing Address:

    POTOSI VFD
    PO BOX 6988
    ABILENE TX 79608-6988


    ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED.
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