Houston Volunteer Fire Company

Houston Volunteer Fire Company Houston Volunteer Fire Company
157 Broad Street, Houston, Delaware 19954

GREAT NEWS FOR OUR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION! 🐾🚨We’re excited to announce that **MARSHALL from PAW Patrol** will be joining...
08/28/2026

GREAT NEWS FOR OUR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION! 🐾🚨

We’re excited to announce that **MARSHALL from PAW Patrol** will be joining us for the **Houston Volunteer Fire Company’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!** 🎉🚒

That’s right — everyone’s favorite firefighting pup is coming to help us celebrate **100 YEARS of service to our community!** ❤️‍🔥

Bring the kids, bring the family, and get ready for a day full of fun, memories, and plenty of PAW Patrol excitement! 🐶🔥

📅 **October 10, 2026**
📍 **Houston Volunteer Fire Company**

We can’t wait to celebrate this incredible milestone with our community — and Marshall! 🐾🚒

**100 Years of Service. One Amazing Community. One BIG Celebration!** 🎉

Congratulations to Our Gun Raffle Winners! 🎉This summer has been nothing short of busy for the Houston Volunteer Fire Co...
08/18/2026

Congratulations to Our Gun Raffle Winners! 🎉

This summer has been nothing short of busy for the Houston Volunteer Fire Company! We’re finally getting a minute to catch our breath and, even though it’s a little late, we wanted to give a well-deserved shout-out to the winners of our 100 Year Celebration Gun Raffle! The raffle was held at this year car show held on May 16th!

Our Winners:

Beretta A400 “Xplor” 12 Ga. — Peach Rains
Traeger Tailgater Grill — David Zerbe
YETI Tundra Cooler — Rick Stoops

Congratulations to all three winners, and thank you again to everyone who helped make the raffle a success! Your support helps Houston Volunteer Fire Company continue serving our community.

Thank you for supporting Houston!

🎉 100 Years of Service! 🚒The Houston Volunteer Fire Company is proud to celebrate 100 years of serving our community!Joi...
07/10/2026

🎉 100 Years of Service! 🚒

The Houston Volunteer Fire Company is proud to celebrate 100 years of serving our community!

Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 143 Broad Street, Houston, DE, for a day of history, fellowship, and family fun as we honor a century of volunteer service.

🚒 Antique Fire Apparatus Muster
🏆 Awards & Trophies
🍔 Food & Refreshments
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Activities
❤️ Celebrating the members, families, and community who made 100 years possible.

Mark your calendars and come help us celebrate 100 Years of Pride, Tradition, and Service!

Come join our team! Attached is two different opportunities. One being a new-to-us EMS Driver Only position. The other p...
07/01/2026

Come join our team! Attached is two different opportunities. One being a new-to-us EMS Driver Only position. The other position being a Full-Time EMT.

Please take the time to read and consider applying. We look forward to meeting with all of our applicants!

The Houston Volunteer Fire Company would like to congratulate Billy Harvey III, Grayson Ross, Colton Lucas, and Jacob Lo...
06/06/2026

The Houston Volunteer Fire Company would like to congratulate Billy Harvey III, Grayson Ross, Colton Lucas, and Jacob Louder on successfully graduating from the Delaware State Fire School Firefighter I & II Academy.

Over the past several months, these members have dedicated countless hours to classroom instruction, hands-on training, and practical evaluations to earn this achievement. Their commitment, perseverance, and willingness to serve their community exemplify the values of the fire service.

We are proud of each of these members and look forward to watching them continue to grow as firefighters and leaders within our department.

Please join us in congratulating Billy, Grayson, Colton, and Jacob on this outstanding accomplishment!

Duane “Stoney” Yerkes – 50 Years of Active ServiceThe Houston Volunteer Fire Company proudly recognizes Duane “Stoney” Y...
06/06/2026

Duane “Stoney” Yerkes – 50 Years of Active Service

The Houston Volunteer Fire Company proudly recognizes Duane “Stoney” Yerkes for 50 years of dedicated and distinguished service, having become a member on June 6, 1976.

Over the past five decades, Chief Yerkes has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the fire service and the Houston community.

Throughout his tenure, he has served in numerous operational leadership roles, including Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, Chief Engineer, and Safety Officer. His experience, leadership, and dedication have helped guide and strengthen the organization through many years of growth and change.

In addition to his operational service, Chief Yerkes has also held several administrative positions, serving as Vice President and Treasurer. He currently continues to serve the company as both Safety Officer and Treasurer, providing invaluable leadership, knowledge, and stewardship.

The members of the Houston Volunteer Fire Company extend their sincere gratitude and congratulations to Chief Yerkes on this remarkable milestone. His 50 years of service stand as a testament to his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the fire service tradition.

Congratulations, Chief Yerkes, on 50 years of outstanding service and dedication to the Houston Volunteer Fire Company and the community you have faithfully served.

Special Congratulations to Junior Member George “Bird” Simpson!Today marks a very special day for Bird as he celebrates ...
05/30/2026

Special Congratulations to Junior Member George “Bird” Simpson!

Today marks a very special day for Bird as he celebrates his 18th birthday! In addition to this milestone, Bird graduated from Milford High School this past Thursday, adding another major accomplishment to an already outstanding month.

Earlier this year, Bird also successfully completed all of his Delaware State Fire School requirements, demonstrating his dedication and commitment to the fire service.

Congratulations, Bird, on all of your achievements. We are proud of everything you have accomplished and look forward to watching you continue to grow and succeed in all of your future endeavors.

Happy Birthday and congratulations from all of us at Houston Volunteer Fire Company!

Please Join our and support our Auxiliary for the Stand Up Comedy Show!Tickets are $30 or @ for $50!Must be 21 to enter!...
05/03/2026

Please Join our and support our Auxiliary for the Stand Up Comedy Show!

Tickets are $30 or @ for $50!

Must be 21 to enter! Hors D'Oeuvers and Cash Bar Available! We look forward to seeing everyone there!

On May 16th Please come out and support Houston Vol. Fire Company and Southern Delaware Street Hot Rod Association for o...
04/19/2026

On May 16th Please come out and support Houston Vol. Fire Company and Southern Delaware Street Hot Rod Association for our annual car show! Food will be provided by Houston Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary

The stories of our centennial celebration continue...The banquet on March 28th reached a heartfelt peak when a beautiful...
04/19/2026

The stories of our centennial celebration continue...
The banquet on March 28th reached a heartfelt peak when a beautiful commemorative quilt was unveiled — a patchwork of decades, each square stitched from retired Houston Volunteer Fire Company T‑shirts. Gasps and applause filled the room as faces traced familiar logos and faded colors, memories of past calls and community events coming back to life in cloth.

This tribute, carefully organized by Mike Edwards, honors our centennial by weaving individual histories into a single keepsake that represents service, camaraderie, and continuity. We extend our sincere thanks to Mike and everyone who contributed shirts, time, and care to create this lasting emblem of 100 years of dedication to our community.

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157 Broad Street
Houston, DE
19954

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