​Lamar Volunteer
Fire Department

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Marker No: 18745

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker 

Geographic: ​28° 9.009′ N, 96° 59.679′ W

Marker Text: Established by a group of concerned citizens, the Lamar Volunteer Fire Department formed in 1963. The volunteers dedicated themselves to fire prevention, fire-fighting, hurricane patrol, beach patrol and working with the Aransas County Emergency Corps. In 1964, land was leased for use and a fire station was erectedwhere the department remained until 2014. Witth a budget based on donations and fundraisers and a staff of volunteers, the fire department works closely with the community to continue operations and purchase required equipment. For decades the Lamar Volunteer Fire Department has provided protection of life and proterty in Aransas County during times of emergency. (2017) 

Location: ​302 Bois d'Arc, Lamar