Doss Volunteer Fire Department

03/22/2026

Extreme fire danger is forecast across a huge section of Texas tomorrow (Sunday).

As weekend wildfire threats continue, do your part to help prevent any new starts.

State wildfire response resources remain engaged across the state to support local wildfire response operations.

03/14/2026

3/13 10A: The Texas Forest Service has placed Gillespie County in an EXTREME category of fire danger Sunday due to a strong cold front with gusty winds and low humidity.

Gillespie County remains under a burn ban. Do not burn! 🚫🔥

Please share the expected extreme fire conditions with neighbors, partners, community groups, and others in Gillespie County.

Keeping Fredericksburg and Gillespie County safe from brushfires takes each and every one of us!

03/12/2026

Burn Ban has been lifted in Mason County. If you burn, please call Mason County Dispatch at 325-347-5252 and let them know when and where you are burning.

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

Update. Fire is 100% contained. Thank you for the donation items we received. Small group will continue to montior the area for next couple days.

We currently assisting Willow City Volunteer Fire & Rescue and Fredericksburg Fire EMS along with various other departments. If you’re wanting to donate to help rehab the first responders battling the Nebo Mountain Fire, please consider donating bottled water, regular Gatorade, non chocolate snacks, nut mix, chapstick, eye drops, wash rags and/or gift cards to HEB or wal mart. You may reach out to Trina Tune or leave by the kitchen doors of doss fire station. Thank you for your help and support.

P.s Updates will be in comments. 🧑🏽‍🚒i

02/02/2026

With recent brush fires on in the county the Commissioners Court has reinstated the Gillespie County Burn Ban.

The vote was take at 9:50am today, February 2, 2026.

We have had at least three out of control brush fires from small fires started since the Burn Ban was lifted.

Please share this post with the other members of the community.

Gillespie County Proud!

Thank You,

Sheriff Ayala

01/14/2026

We have been and will continue to be in a Burn Ban for now—>

BURN BAN NOTICE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Gillespie County remains under a Burn Ban.

As of noon today (01/13/2026), the Gillespie County Burn Ban has been re-implemented for an additional 90 days.

Please refrain from all outdoor burning during this time and help us reduce the risk of wildfires. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in keeping our community safe.

10/28/2025

Today we honor the brave men and women who run toward danger when others run away. Thank you to all First Responders for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication. 🚒🚑🚓

10/21/2025

“When the whole county trains together, everyone gets stronger! 💪🚒 Doss Volunteer Fire Department hosted a Common Vehicle Rescue training presented by West Texas Regional Fire Training — one team, one mission: saving lives. 💥
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Joining us was Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department & Tierra Linda VFD!!

09/02/2025

41st ANNUAL DOSS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
FISH FRY & PRIZE DRAWING WINNERS!

(Winner need not be present to win. Some restrictions apply.)

GRAND PRIZE - $4,000 VISA GIFT CARD
DONATED BY: Keener Engineering Services, TADD Ranch, Fletco Construction, LP, Gerald & Lyle Myrta Bratton
Won By: Garrett Portis
1. All Season 5’x5’ Hunting Blind with 5’ tower ($3600 value) donated by Llano Feed & Supply, Keener Engineering Services, Hamilton Cams, Inc., Edward & Lana Cop
Won by: Leslie Gwynn
2. Trophy Buck Hunt ($3,000 value) donated by Keith & Lisa Crenwelge
Won by: Don Weinheimer
3. Savage 110 Ultralight Bolt Action Rifle, In Woodland Camo, 6.5 PRC with a Vortex Strike Eagle 3-18 x 44 scope ($2,838 Value) donated by KNS Precision, Tony & Jean Sauer, D&R Welding & Construction, Reeh Plumbing, K Bar W Ranch, Danny Abbott, Juliana & Stevie Kothe, Ted & Nancy Geistweidt (restrictions apply)
Won By: Carl Schoessow
4. Rise Watchman XR - AR-15 Style Rifle, 22 ARC, with Magpul Patriot Brown Stock ($2,099 Value) donated by KNS Precision, Pete & Teresa Ganis, Schaetter Funeral Home, Russell Grunewald, Rodney & Karen Sauer, Nelson Geistweidt Family, John Blackwell (restrictions apply)
Won by: Chris Rector
5. $2,000.00 Sittin’ Happy- Gift Card donated by Sittin’ Happy- Leah Itz, Ann Shult, Randy Leifeste Family, Royce & Karen Herbort, James Feller
Won by: Dale Pyka
6. Beretta A300 Ultima Field 12 Gauge, Semi-Auto Shotgun ($1,399 Value) donated by Hill Country Pastures Capital, Kunz & Sauer Fencing, Allied Ag, Haley Family LP, Mark & Alisa Strandmo, Dianne & Curtis Staudt (restrictions apply)
Won by: Phillip Inman
7. G***k 19 Pistol in 9mm with Aimpoint COA Red dot ($1165 Value) donated by American Muffler & Brake, Max & Frannie Hartmann, Danny & Terri Criswell (restrictions apply)
Won by: Kay Petsch
8. $1,000.00 Visa Gift Card donated by Danny & Peggy Reeh, Colby & Beth Gardner and Travis & Welsley Reeh
Won by: Jason Reed
9. CZ USA 1020 G2 20 Gauge Semi-Automatic Shotgun ($749 Value) donated by Scott & Sandy Hoffmann, Margaret Klaehn (restrictions apply)
Won by: Doug Fewell
10. R***r American Predator - Generation 2 Bolt Action Rifle, .243 cal ($729 Value) donated by Gillespie Livestock Co., Ricky & Linda Anderegg, Linda Nevels (restrictions apply)
Won by: John Curvy
11. Apple iPad 11”, 512Gb, Wi-Fi 6- 5G Cellular, Front/ Back Camera ($730 Value) donated by Sauer Sisters, LLC, Tatsch Well Service, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Icke & SCM Management Inc.
Won by: Jan Hahne
12. Henry Varmint Express, Lever Action Rifle 17 HMR ($709 Value) donated by Neal and Debbie Reeh, Friends of Doss VFD (restrictions apply)
Won by: Steve Dove
13. Milwaukee 2727-20 M18 FUEL 16” Chainsaw & Milwaukee Battery Starter Kit ($700 value) donated by Turrentine Automotive Supply, Inc.
Won by: Dale Pyka
14. Diamondback HD 20-60 x 85 Spotting Scope With Angled Eye Piece ($699 Value) donated by: Greg & Thomas Kaderli, Antler Ridge Ranch, Jim & Mary Ellen Sims
Won by: Yvonne Haug
15. 42” Custom Made Fire Pit ($650 value) donated by Rode’s Iron & Pipe Yard
Won by: Jordan Schaetter
16. GE Profile Opal 2.0 XL, Countertop Nugget Ice Maker, WiFi (Value $649) donated by WD Wilson Family LP, Dorothy & Rex Maner and Fred Nelson
Won by: Frances Parks
17. Two Night Stay at SKYE Texas Hill Country Resort ($640 Value) donated by SKYE Texas Hill Country Resort (restrictions apply)
Won by: Raziela Baca- Seipp
18. R***r American Bolt Action Rifle .308 with a Magpul Hunter Stock ($599 Value) donated by Beverly Gardner, Richard & Joann Rangel, Friends of Doss VFD (restrictions apply)
Won by: Richard Laughlin
19. R***r Mark IV Pistol 22 Long Rifle ($529 Value) donated by Nathan Kott, Trevor Kott, Kenneth & Jodie Keller, Joe & Susan Schaefer, Arnold Ellebracht (restrictions apply)
Won by: Jody Geistweidt
20. Smith & Wesson Bodyguard-2.0 Pistol, .380 cal ($509 Value) donated by Straube Machine & Welding Shop Inc., Klassic Kut’s ‘N’ Kurls & Craig Lange (restrictions apply)
Won by: Burgundi Dollar
21. $500 Bass Pro gift card donated by Jimmy & Michele Laird
Won by: Tim Underwood
22. Bayou Classic 2.5 Gallon Free Standing Fish Fryer (Value $475) donated by Kerry & Melanie Kordzik, Misti & Luke McMordie and Matt & Lauren Kordzik
Won by: Regan Saur
23. Black Stone 2450AZ 28” Omnivore Griddle with Hood, & Accessories (Value $400.00) donated by David & Corine Klose & Charles Busch & Lois Bush
Won by: Austin King
24. Custom Made Diamond Patchwork Scrap Quilt ($400 value) donated by Karen Sauer
Won by: Bill Ganshirt
25. $400 James Avery Gift Card donated by Veleda Boyd & Jeff Boyd
Won by: Meagan Tucker
26. $400 Gift Certificate to Lochte Feed & General Store donated by Mrs. Billy Kothmann & Charles & Becky Anderson
Won by: Stacey Mollering
27. Vortex Diamondback 10-50 HD Binocular ($359 Value) donated by: Mitch & Amber Maner, Security State Bank and Trust, Craig Lange
Won by: Brian Sattler
28. 2.5-gallon Fish Fry Cooker ($350 value) donated by Builders First Source
Won by: Butch Welgehausen
29. $300 HEB Gift Card donated Clarence & Elaine Jenke
Won by: Greg Boatright
30. Co****le Games USA Pro Co****le Boards Set, Score Tower & Co****le Bags (Value $300) donated by Phyllis Mixon and Real Estate Advisory Team
Won by: Travis Reeh
31. Maui Jim Men’s Hulili Rectangular Sunglasses (Value $300.00) Monarch Physical Therapy
Won by: Terri Krebs
32. RTIC 52 Quart Ultra-Light Wheeled Cooler (Value $279) donated by Bar-O- Bar Ranches
Won by: Logan Ketron
33. Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Drill & Impact Driver Combo Kit, 2 Batteries/Charger (Value $259) donated by Jane Underwood & Kent Stehling Insurance, Friends of Doss VFD
Won by: Brian Spies
34. $300.00 Gift Card Yee Haw Ranch Outfitters donated by Kurt & Tuttie Geistweidt
Won by: Steve Dove
35. $250.00 Gift Card Loca on Main donated by Hill Country Propane, Friends of Doss VFD
Won by: Glenn Hannum
36. $250 Boot Barn Gift Card donated by Billy Johnson Insurance, Fred Nelson
Won by: Brent Rode
37. True Coat 360 Airless Paint & Stain Sprayer (Value $239) donated by Dittmar Lumber
Won by: Tessa Friddle
38. $200 Backwoods BBQ donated by Myron & Candice Jost
Won by: Yvonne Ramirez
$200 HEB Gift Card donated by Cathy & Jimmy Eckert
Won by: Meagan Ann Tucker
39. $200 Backwoods BBQ Gift Card donated by Pat Jung Family, Emabelle Hahn, Carol & Clinton Feuge
Won by: Romney Kowert
40. $200 Granite House Lounge Gift Certificate donated by Veleda Boyd, Jeff Boyd & Don & Holly Allen
Won by: Misty Jorgenson
41. Savage Rascal Youth Bolt Action Rifle 22 Cal. Long Rifle ($191) donated by Eric & Stephanie Igler and Jonathan & Carol Baethge (restrictions apply)
Won by: Richard Laughlin
42. RTIC Ultra-Tough Soft Cooler Pro 30 Can donated by Friends of Doss VFD & $50 Der Kuchen Laden Gift Card donated by Der Kuchen Laden ($199 value)
Won by: Kirby Davis
43. #10 Fredericksburg Cast Iron Skillet ($180 value) donated by Fredericksburg Cast Iron Co.
Won by: Lisa Goehmann
44. #10 Fredericksburg Cast Iron Skillet ($180 value) donated by Fredericksburg Cast Iron Co.
Won by: John Curvy
45. Custom made Engraved Cutting Board donated by Stephen & Lisa Stengel & $100 Dutchman’s Market Gift Card ($175.00 Value) donated by Debra Pearlman
Won by: Lisa Goehmann
46. 60-Minute Myofascial Treatment at Monarch Physical Therapy ($165 Value) donated by Monarch Physical Therapy
Won by: John Curvy
47. Dewalt Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor 20 V MAX, Air Pump & LED Light with Battery & Charger (Value $150) donated by Doug & Colleen Waltisperger
Won by: Paul Theiss
48. $150 KNS Gift Certificate donated by Melvin and Linda Scott & Friends of Doss VFD
Won by: Marilyn Tucker
49. $150 Los Tios Mexican Restaurant Gift Card donated by Doug & Colleen Waltisperger
Won by: Thomas Killewald
50. Two GCI Kick Back Rocker Chairs (Value $120) donated by Friends of Doss VFD
Won by: Nadiya Bachmeier
51. Coast XPH34R 2075 Luman USB-C Rechargeable- Dual Power LED Head Lamp with PURE Beam with Focus & Magnetic Base (Value $120) donated by Friends of Doss VFD
Won by: Anthony Rode
52. Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine 1.5 Quart Double Insulated Machine & $50 HEB Gift Card ($140 Value) donated by Danny & Florence Smith
Won by: Marlis Icke
53. Goplus Rolling Garden Seat with Wheels, 360 degree Swivel Seat, Tool Tray & Basket ($100 value) donated by Friends of Doss VFD
Won by: Mark Buvinghouse
54. $50 Gift Certificates to Der Kuchen Laden donated by Der Kuchen Laden & Fischer & Weiser Gift Basket ($100 Value) donated by Bierschwale Credit Lending
Won by: Kandis Pyka
55. $100.00 HEB Gift Card donated by Arrowhead Bank
Won by: Judy Zela
56. $100 Chevron Gas Card donated by Stroeher and Olfers
Won by: Deborah Dunlap
57. $100 Chevron Gas Card donated by Stroeher and Son, Inc.
Won by: Brian Sattler
58. Jet & Orange Necklace and Rose Beads, Green Crystal & Orange Jasper Necklace ($100 value) donated by Jason & Delia Lange
Won by: Tuttie Geistweidt
59. Orange Leather Flip Bag & Turquoise Credit Card Holder ($100 value) donated by Jason & Delia Lange
Won by: Tony Lewis
60. 2 Watermelon Casper & Pink Mother of Pearl Necklaces ($100 value) donated by Jason & Delia Lange
Won by: Leigh Floyd
61. $100 Opa’s Smoked Meats Gift Card donated by Friends of Doss VFD
Won by: Antonio Moreno
62. Men’s Leather Valet Tray & Turquoise, Black Onyx, Red Coral & Bone Necklace ($100 value) donated by Jason & Delia Lange
Won by: Jan Hahne
63. Men’s Turquoise Valet Tray ($100 value) donated by Jason and Delia Lange
Won by: Zitelman
64. $100 Chevron Gas Card donated by Doug & Colleen Waltisperger
Won by: Derrick Bell
65. Peacock Pearls, Purple Crystals Necklace & Lavender Jasper, Moonstone & Amethyst Necklace ($100 value) donated by Jason & Delia Lange
Won by: Marilyn Tucker
66. $100 Chevron Gas Card donated by Doug & Colleen Waltisperger
Won by: Cindy Kothe
67. Custom Made “A Day in the Garden” Reversible Quilt donated by Suzy Gillet.
Won by: Trey Nevins
68. Bayou Classic 2.5 Gallon Free Standing Fish Fryer (Value $475) donated by Larry Ahrens
Won by: Tammy Friddle
69. $100 Backwoods BBQ Gift Certificate donated by Backwoods BBQ
Won by: Tyler Meyer
70. Custom Made Patchwork Quilt donated by Dianne Mills.
Won by: Iris Neffendorf
71. $100 Gift Card to Tractor Supply donated by Sam and Sandra Sanford
Won by: Heinrich Boenig
72. Glenwood Electric Fireplace donated by Hill Country Amish
Won by: Richard Laughlin