Wild Peach Fire Department

Wild Peach Fire Department We are a community outside of Brazoria and West Columbia, Texas. Our dedicated volunteers are here for our community, and those in need.

WPVFD provides fire and rescue services to Wild Peach and surrounding areas of Brazoria County.

OK here we are another week, another crew member. These next few members hold a position in the department that alot of ...
06/08/2026

OK here we are another week, another crew member.
These next few members hold a position in the department that alot of times goes unnoticed, not spoke on much but drastically important to our day to day operations. Our staff members. We have the pleasure to introduce....

1. Name, rank or position
Dee Dirzanowski Lueke,
Firefighter and Secretary

2. Years of service
27 years

3. Years of service in Wild Peach Fire Department
27 years

4. Funniest memory while being in Wild Peach Fire Department.
Where would I start....lol

5. Fire Department given nickname (if applicable)
N/A
6. Favorite apparatus to drive or operate?
1603 or one of the humvees.

7. Favorite dish or dessert to eat?
Crab legs and Crème Brûlée

8. What or who made you want to join the fire service?
Mom and brothers

9. Favorite hobbie outside of the fire department?
Traveling and hiking in the mountains.

10. Long term goals of being a firefighter.
My goal is to be an active asset to the department so I can provide dedicated service to our community when they need us the most.

Approximately at 15:30 hours your Wild Peach Fire Department crew got toned in the 2200 Block of County Road 244 for a v...
06/06/2026

Approximately at 15:30 hours your Wild Peach Fire Department crew got toned in the 2200 Block of County Road 244 for a vehicle fire close to a house.
Upon arrival of first personnel it was noticed a fully involved vehicle fire with exposures nearby.
Engine 1603, and Tanker 1607 made location. The first priority was to cool the structure to prevent spread, then focus on the vehicle.
Crews got the fire under control quickly, protecting the structure. The Fire Marshall was also contacted.
All units returned back to the station and are back available.

Be efficient on your trucks. Know where tools are, show up to the work nights and trainings. That's where the mistakes n...
06/04/2026

Be efficient on your trucks. Know where tools are, show up to the work nights and trainings. That's where the mistakes need to be made not out in the heat of it.
We all started not knowing our tools, what works best ect. Put your pride aside and learn, pride will have plenty of room to be there once the jobs done and you've made a great stop or save. For now, learn the truck, how to read the smoke, read the whole fire ground. It speaks you've just got to listen.

Get to know your crew. Drum roll please as we introduce....1. Name, rank or position ? Austin Vaughan, Captain 2. Years...
06/01/2026

Get to know your crew. Drum roll please as we introduce....

1. Name, rank or position ?
Austin Vaughan, Captain

2. Years of service?
5 years.

3. Years of service in Wild Peach Fire Department?
5 years.

4. Funniest memory while being in Wild Peach Fire Department?
Actually being toned for a “ cat in a tree “ and being the one that went up to make the save.


5. Fire Department given nickname (if applicable)?
good Ol part time!


6. Favorite apparatus to drive or operate?
TBT , I’d rather sit capt. seat.

7. Favorite dish or dessert to eat?
That’s a hard one , I’m a sucker for some sweets but I’d have to say anything Homemade.

8. What or who made you want to join the fire service ?
Growing up and being 1 of 9 kids, our home caught fire and we lost everything that’s where it all started. Once I was introduced to the area, a good buddy, mentor, Friend
*D.W. Strother* ( fellow firefighter ) helped me conduct all information that led me to filling out an application.

9. Favorite hobbie outside of the fire department?
Dad of 3 boys, coach baseball, fish, Bbq, pretty much anything outdoors.

10. Long term goals of being a firefighter?
To be an asset to the department, to utilize my knowledge, trainings, and experiences to help others

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟎%Some nights, they are already exhausted before the call even comes in.Running on cold coffee.Missed sleep.He...
05/28/2026

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Some nights, they are already exhausted before the call even comes in.

Running on cold coffee.
Missed sleep.
Heavy hearts.
Stress no one else can see.

And then the tones drop.

Someone is trapped.
Someone cannot breathe.
Someone’s worst day has just begun.

So they dig deeper.
Past the fatigue.
Past the frustration.
Past what feels humanly possible.

And somehow…
they still give people the last 10% of themselves.

The steady voice.
The calm hands.
The extra minute.
The final ounce of strength.

Because in emergencies, the part of them that feels empty is often the exact part someone else needs to survive.

This week's get to know your crew member is our final Chief officer. Let us introduce...1.) Name, rank or position?Rev. ...
05/27/2026

This week's get to know your crew member is our final Chief officer. Let us introduce...

1.) Name, rank or position?
Rev. James C. Richardson, 2nd Asst Chief

2.) Years of service?
8yrs, I think

3.) Years of service in Wild Peach Fire Department?
Volunteering for 30+, member for 8yr +

4.) Funniest memory while being in Wild Peach Fire Department?
N/A

5.) Fire Department given nickname (if applicable)?
Clint

6.) Favorite apparatus to drive or operate?
The new hummer.

7.) Favorite dish or dessert to eat?
Prime rib and tiramisu

8.) What or who made you want to join the fire service?
My father, grandfather, Vernon Schneider Jr. and Johnny Christian, God rest his soul

9.) Favorite hobbie outside of the fire department?
Fishing and woodworking

10.) Long term goals of being a firefighter?
Build a bigger, better organization and defend my community and my brothers and sisters.

This Memorial weekend please stay safe with a few of these tips. Bless the fallen and their families.
05/23/2026

This Memorial weekend please stay safe with a few of these tips. Bless the fallen and their families.

What I do isn't safe, not one part of it. The saying is risk a lot save alot, risk a little save little. Our job is to g...
05/22/2026

What I do isn't safe, not one part of it. The saying is risk a lot save alot, risk a little save little. Our job is to get in do the dirty work extinguish the hazard.

Every ride on that truck could be the last. Live life to the fullest and know tomorrow isn't promised no matter how you live.
Be the responder you'd what showing up for your family in a emergency.

How much would you risk for yours, the moment you joined the department you've adopted the whole community, district, city however your municipal is divided up. Take pride in it. Don't just wear the shirt, show up to only the P.R. events. Do the extra rep, run the extra mile, push yourself to the limits to grow take the initiative. They are watching the whole community the kids, the elders, the parents.

With summer rapidly approaching, and water activities already under way please remember these safety tips. Attached are ...
05/19/2026

With summer rapidly approaching, and water activities already under way please remember these safety tips.
Attached are photos to help you choose the appropriate swimwear depending on where your swimming.

- Open water hazards — Currents, sudden depth changes, vegetation, and low visibility.
- Pool hazards — Slippery decks, drains, diving injuries, and overcrowding.
- Cold shock awareness — Even in summer, lakes and rivers can have cold pockets that trigger gasping and panic.
- Boating + swimming — Keep swimmers away from propellers and boat traffic lanes.

🚨 Signs of Drowning (They’re Silent)
- Head low in water
- [Vertical body position] with no kicking
- [Gasping or hyperventilating]
- [Arms pressing down] as if trying to climb a ladder
- [Silent struggle] — drowning people cannot yell or wave

If you see these signs, act immediately.

🧯 Emergency Steps
- Reach or throw, don’t go — Use a pole, rope, or flotation device.
- Call 911 immediately
- Begin CPR if the person is not breathing.

Get to know your crew. Think you're seeing double? We've already introduced half of this dynamic duo, now get to know hi...
05/18/2026

Get to know your crew. Think you're seeing double? We've already introduced half of this dynamic duo, now get to know his twin

1.) Name, rank or position?
Lonny Dirzanowski, First Assistant Chief
2.) Years of service?
36 years
3.) Years of service in Wild Peach Fire Department?
36 years, including 10 serving EMS before our area had a provider.
4.) Funniest memory while being in Wild Peach Fire Department?
The things that happen for the firefighters to get their nicknames.
5.) Fire Department given nickname? (if applicable)
Never received one
6.) Favorite apparatus to drive or operate?
I'll drive any of the apparatus but would rather ride passenger, so I can bunker out and fight the fire.
7.) Favorite dish or dessert to eat?
Fried shrimp
8.) What or who made you want to join the fire service?
My mother, and twin brother. They joined and I followed.
9.) Favorite hobbie outside of the fire department?
Traveling
10.) Long term goals of being a firefighter?
Continue to be as active as possible.

Address

4172 County Road 353
Brazoria, TX
77422

Telephone

+19798245561

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