Three Rivers Volunteer Fire Department

Capt. Justin Ruiz presenting Lt. Michael Burtchell (left) with the May 2026 Captain Choice award. Michael is a valuable part of the TRVFD team and he goes above and beyond to help keep this community safer. Thank you Michael for your dedicated service!

This year the TRVFD has purchased 8 new PPE Bunker Gears sets, all new boots and 5 sets of dual purpose Wildland PPE gear, helmets, hoods, etc. And it’s all thanks to generous donations/grants from TEEX, Conoco Phillips, Valero, Repsol, James Daughthy foundation. This year alone we have spend upwards of $45,000 just on PPE ( Personal Protective Equipment). It can cost $5000-8000 or more to outfit 1 firefighter in the safety gear.. and state regulations states that we must retire a set when they are worn too much or every 10 years. This is a significant cost to every fire department. We rely on these generous donations in order be in compliance. We thank all for the wonderful donations and support we receive. We also apply for grants to help finance PPE, trucks and equipment, which in itself is an endless job!
TRVFD would like to express our deepest gratitude for all those whom donate and make this possible. Keeping our firefighters safe and equipped is our highest goal. When we stay safe, we help the community.

Asst. Fire Chief Shane Stewart at TX A&M Fire school in action! Live fire training! Good job Shane!

Congratulations to Linda Ruiz - TRVFD Asst. Secretary/Treasurer, she has completed her 2nd year of service with the TRVFD. Her dedication, leadership and service are to be commended. Thank you Linda.

Congratulations to Tristin Teague for being awarded the Caption’s Choice Award for April. Tristin has been and been a quick learner and is excelling at her training. We’d like to thank her for her dedication and service!

Congratulations to Sean Steele (left) for attending the ICS 300 course this past weekend in Sinton. Incident Command is a vital part in Firefighting and rescue, Sean has completed and passed this class and soon will be working on the ICS 400. We are so very proud of him and all his accomplishments on this community.

Congratulations to Alex Neslony (right) for completing his 5th year of service with TRVFD. His dedication and commitment is outstanding. Alex also recently completed his Hazmat Technician training at TEEX in College Station. Alex is such a talented and valuable member to our department and community. We look forward to many many more years of service. Thank you Alex.

Congratulations to Fire Chief Henry (pictured right) Pullin for his 18 years of unwavering and dedicated service in the TRVFD. In October Henry also will also have held the Fire Chief position for 10 years. The countless hours and hours of work, training and meetings are beyond comprehension. Henry in the epitome of excellence Volunteerism and the TRVFD and Live Oak County is blessed to have him lead. Thank you Henry!
Pictured with Justin Ruiz - TRVFD President and 1st Captain.

Double Congratulations to TRVFD member: Destiny Perez, She has completed her first year with the TRVFD and received her 1st year service pin. Destiny was also awarded the Captain’s Award for the Month of March. Destiny has been an excellent example of a new firefighter… always present and dedicating her self and time to learn and grow within our department. Her service and dedication are so important for our community. Thank you Destiny