08/10/2026
Bringing in a new week we have the pleasure of introducing another memeber, though this one might be currently inactive due to working out of area at this time he is still one of our own. We would like to introduce.....
1.) Name, rank or position?
Allen J. Timmer, Former Captain
2.) Years of service?
16
3.) Years of service in Wild Peach Fire Department?
16
4.) Funniest memory while being in Wild Peach Fire Department?
While Filling up Tanker 1607 with 3000 gallons one evening after a call and when I grabbed my bunker jacket, a loop on my jacket caught the rear dump shoot switch which caused about 1000 gallons to dump into the truck bay before we realized what happened and shut the switch back off. Not funny at first, but I will say our truck bay has not been that clean in a while!
5.) Fire Department given nickname? (if applicable)
N/A always went by A.J.
6.) Favorite apparatus to drive or operate?
I enjoyed driving the 5-Ton brush trucks (1600, 1604) that will go just about anywhere for a wildland fire. I also liked Tanker 1607 that would serve as a tanker or could be used as a first out engine for fighting structure fires.
7.) Favorite dish or dessert to eat?
Smoked Brisket (I miss our old cook off days which the department came together to cook brisket for fundraising) I also love a good burger and just about anything sweet for dessert will make me happy.
8.) What or who made you want to join the fire service?
Charlie Reed, who was a fellow archer with me at the Brazoria County Bowman Club was discussing his fire department excursions one day and told me to come by the department and sign up. Charlie also served as Wild Peach Volunteer Fire Department Chief in his long fire service and was heavily involved. He was a great guy (R.I.P my friend) and taught me many things in archery and firefighting, along with telling many great stories that only he could tell.
9.) Favorite hobbie outside of the fire department?
Archery and Hunting
10.) Long term goals of being a firefighter?
I wanted to be there for my community in there time of need, as we have all been down on our luck and just need that helping hand. It also turned into being a part of a tight group of dedicated individuals and having each others back, which takes a team effort to be successful in the fire service and to make sure we all return home safe.