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The Ladies Auxiliary of Ellis Fire Department’s purpose is to provide support for the firefighters and their community.

10/29/2026

🎃🚒 Sparky’s Halloween Safety Reminder! 👻🍬

Sparky would like to remind everyone of a few important safety tips to help make this Halloween a safe and fun one for everyone! 🧡

10/22/2026

10/19/2026

🚒 1951 Fire Truck Restoration Update! 🚨

Another exciting step forward! We have a brand-new headliner installed, and we’ve got a light and siren working now! 🔊💡

Little by little, this beauty is coming back to life, and it’s exciting to see the progress being made every day! ❤️‍🔥

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue bringing this piece of Ellis Cross Country Fire Department history back to life! 🚒❤️

09/30/2026

EXCITING NEWS! 🚒🔥

Jeff has the 1951 engine running, and she sounds GREAT! ❤️

This beautiful piece of Ellis Cross Country Fire Department history is coming to life more and more every day. What an incredible milestone in the restoration!

We can’t wait to see this old girl back where she belongs! 🚒❤️

09/23/2026

🚒 1951 Fire Truck Restoration Update! 🚒

We have a beautiful new seat, dashboard, brakes, and so much more! ❤️

This beauty is truly coming back to life a little more every day, and we couldn’t be more excited to see this piece of history restored to its former glory. Every little detail brings us one step closer! 🔥

Stay tuned—there’s still more to come! ❤️🚒

08/26/2026

🚒 1951 Fire Engine Restoration Update! 🚒

The cab has officially been installed! The pump is on for now, but it will be removed again so we can finish the rest of the work.

We just wanted to give an update to everyone who wasn’t able to make it to our 75th Anniversary Celebration and show you that progress is being made on restoring our very first fire engine. ❤️

There’s still plenty of work ahead, but we’re getting closer to bringing this piece of Ellis Fire Department history back to life!

More updates to come! 🔥🚒

08/22/2026

A Special Dedication ❤️🚒

Today, as we celebrate 75 years of Ellis Fire Department, we also had the honor of recognizing someone very special who was unable to be with us today.

Retired Ellis Fire Department Fire Chief John Lee Smith is our oldest living past Chief, and his story is truly a piece of Ellis Fire Department history.

John Lee was part of this department from the very beginning. As a child, he watched his father, Chief John C. Smith, help shape this department from 1951 until 1955. After his father passed, John Lee’s uncle, Chief Dewey Watkins, took over and served from 1955 until 1975.

In 1975, John Lee Smith took the reins as Chief and proudly served until his retirement in 1990.

That is 75 years of history, dedication, family, and service woven into one incredible story.

Today, we celebrate not only 75 years of Ellis Fire Department, but the men and women who helped build it into what it is today.

Thank you, Chief John Lee Smith, for your years of dedication and service to Ellis Fire Department and this community. ❤️🚒

What an amazing story—and what an incredible legacy.
75 Years Strong!

08/18/2026

In 75 years, so much has changed—the trucks, the station, and the way we serve. But one thing has remained the same: our dedication to this community will never change. 🚒❤️

75 years of service. 75 years of commitment. And a dedication that will last for generations.

05/05/2026

The vehicle's rims have undergone painting. Are you aware that the originality of the rims can be verified? A simple inspection will reveal the code '51', denoting the truck's year of manufacture. For individuals interested in contributing towards the expenses incurred by Chief Jeff, please do not hesitate to contact the page directly or reach out to Jeff Whitley. We extend our gratitude to those who have already donated in support of Chief.

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