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Argyle Professional Firefighters Local 5190 was formed in 2018, but the history of the fire service in our area goes back much further than that.
Here's a brief history of what led up to the creation of our organization:
1963
Argyle Volunteer Fire District established and consisted of an all-volunteer department.
2005
The first 3 full-time fire fighters/EMT-paramedics were hired and supplemented with volunteer and part-time personnel.
2009
The first full-time engine and medic company were established and supplemented with volunteer and part-time personnel.
2022
Three full-time engine companies with one supplemented with part-time personnel, along with two full-time medic companies. Thirty-six full-time fire fighters among three fire stations.
1963
Argyle Volunteer Fire District established and consisted of an all-volunteer department.
2001
Established the ambulance service and was staffed with part-time fire fighters/EMT-paramedics.
2005
The first 3 full-time fire fighters/EMT-paramedics were hired and supplemented with volunteer and part-time personnel.
2006
Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 was established by the citizens of the district following a vote.
2009
The first full-time engine and medic company were established and supplemented with volunteer and part-time personnel.
2018
IAFF Local 5190 Argyle Professional Firefighters was chartered with 29 members and became members under the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters.
2022
Three full-time engine companies with one supplemented with part-time personnel, along with two full-time medic companies. Thirty-six full-time fire fighters among three fire stations.