Groves Professional Firefighters Association Local 1905

04/30/2026

04/16/2026

This week, your firefighters hosted IAFF Peer Support and Resiliency Training. Firefighters, Dispatchers, HR Professionals, and Clinicians attended this training together to learn how to support their peers and themselves when they may be experiencing behavioral health issues. Thank you to United Way and Samaritan for supporting and funding this opportunity!

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04/13/2026

Late Easter Post! We want to thank the Easter Bunny (Firefighter Kris Smiley) for stopping by the station to brighten up B Shift’s Easter Sunday! R&C Photography

03/29/2026

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This job isn’t about whose name is on the door.

It’s not your sandbox. It’s not my sandbox. And the second we start acting like it is, we lose sight of what actually matters.

The public doesn’t care what patch you wear.
They don’t care about district lines, politics, or who “owns” the call.

They care about one thing:
Did you show up and solve the problem?

Mutual aid isn’t a favor. It’s the job.
Working together isn’t optional. It’s the standard.

If we’re more worried about territory than teamwork, we’re wrong.

If we’re more focused on credit than outcomes, we’re wrong.

Strong departments don’t compete with each other they make each other better, they become unified as one entity.

Becoming proud of just saying you’re a “firefighter” not having to specify where.

At the end of the day, it’s one mission:

Serve the public. Back each other. Get the job done.

-L5612

03/12/2026

Congratulations on your retirement Rudy Guerrero! Huge supporter of 1905 from the beginning. Circulator of our signatures for our referendum elections! You have our deepest gratitude!!! Congratulations again on your retirement.

Our members of the GPOA would like to congratulate Officer Rudy Guerrero on his retirement. Rudy has served the city of Groves for 19 years and has made a lasting impact on the community as well as many of the officers that got to work with him. We appreciate everything you’ve done and hope you enjoy your retirement!

03/10/2026

As College Station voters consider seeking a referendum on civil service and collective bargaining for the fire department, TSAFF President John Riddle urged the city leaders and the fire chief to comply with the law, not violate firefighters' First Amendment rights, and address recent workplace threats of retaliation made against them. "We remain hopeful that the local dialogue can be constructive as your community learns more about civil service and bargaining," Riddle wrote. "Please remember that civil service and bargaining in the Texas fire service are not new. It has long been supported by state law, by dozens of Texas cities, and by Republicans, Democrats and Independents. In fact, many cities find them to be a cost-effective systems that stabilize the workplace and protects the interests of both the city and the firefighters." TSAFF also provided the city with a legal opinion regarding an apparent attempt to intimidate firefighters with a fire chief-ordered poll on the issue. With College Station Professional Firefighters Association.

03/07/2026

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01/22/2026

UPDATE | A barricaded person in Groves was safely taken into custody after an hours-long standoff, involving SWAT and negotiators, without any injuries reported.
https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/crime/swat-team-responds-barricaded-person-situation-in-groves/502-0c064d79-937b-4069-92a9-0836990c3190?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_12NewsNow

01/22/2026

BREAKING: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and Negotiators Assisting Groves Police with Barricaded Man

Groves-The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and negotiators are assisting the Groves Police Department with an active barricaded subject situation in the 5100 block of Doyle Avenue in Groves, according to JCSO Chief Donta Miller.

Groves City Marshal Chris Robin tells KFDM it began as a domestic disturbance call at about 1:15 this morning and quickly escalated.

He says a man is the only person they believe is now in the home.

Law enforcement personnel are on scene and working to resolve the situation safely.

Residents in the immediate area are asked to avoid the 5100 block of Doyle Avenue and surrounding streets to allow emergency responders to conduct operations without interference.

No additional information is available at this time. Updates will be provided as the situation develops.

https://kfdm.com/news/local/swat-standoff-in-groves

01/14/2026

Captain Josh Hidalgo and Lieutenant Josh Nelson recently attended the Leadership Development Symposium by TEEX in San Marcos. Both of these men are outstanding leaders in our department and community. We are extremely proud of them for continuing their leadership development!