ISO Class 1 Department

Cleburne Fire Department

Serving the City of Cleburne, Texas with all-hazards emergency response, fire suppression, advanced life support EMS, rescue operations, and community protection.

ISO 1 Recognized fire protection rating
3 Fire stations across the city
ALS EMS Advanced life support response
All-Hazards Fire, rescue, hazmat, EMS, and water rescue

Department Overview

The Cleburne Fire Department (CFD) provides all-hazards emergency response to the City of Cleburne, Texas, located in Johnson County just south of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The department delivers fire suppression, advanced life support EMS, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and water rescue services across its jurisdiction.

CFD operates out of three fire stations strategically located throughout the city, maintaining a modern fleet of engines, a ladder truck, medic units, wildland apparatus, and specialized rescue equipment. The department also preserves its heritage with a 1929 Seagrave pumper, kept as a historic piece.

Today, CFD is a recognized ISO Class 1 department, reflecting its high level of preparedness, training, and community protection. Its mission is focused on protecting life, property, and environment through professional service and continuous improvement.

Reference note: Information is presented for public reference and documentation purposes. Apparatus assignments, deployment status, and fleet details may change over time.

History Timeline

1870s

Cleburne organized its first volunteer fire brigades as the city began to grow along the Santa Fe Railroad.

1880s

The first dedicated firehouse was established; early equipment consisted of hand-drawn hose carts and chemical wagons.

1929

CFD received its iconic Seagrave pumper, which still exists today as an antique display piece.

Mid-1900s

Expansion of paid staff and the transition from volunteer to career-based fire service. Additional stations were built to serve the growing city.

1980s–1990s

Introduction of advanced life support (ALS) ambulance service, bringing EMS operations directly under CFD management.

2000s

Fleet modernization included new Spartan ERV engines and improved brush/wildland response units.

2010

Addition of a Spartan Gladiator/Crimson pumper for Engine 3, marking a new era of frontline apparatus.

2014

Delivery of a Spartan ERV Gladiator for Engine 2.

2017

New Spartan ERV Gladiator entered service as Engine 1.

2020

Truck 1 placed in service: a Spartan ERV Gladiator MFD 105′ rear-mount ladder, the department’s most advanced aerial to date.

2022

Order placed for a new Spartan ERV pumper to further upgrade frontline response.

August 2025

Push-in ceremony celebrated the arrival of Engine 3 and Medic 2, strengthening both fire suppression and EMS capacity.

2025

Department awarded an ISO Class 1 rating, recognizing its excellence in fire protection and emergency service delivery.

Station Map

View Cleburne Fire Department station locations and related mapped points below.

Radio Channels

Communications
Channel Name Description Usage
TBD Channel or talkgroup description pending verification. Add confirmed dispatch, tactical, EMS, or administrative usage.

Response Matrix

Standard Response
Incident Type Standard Assignment Additional Notes
TBD Standard apparatus assignment pending verification. Add confirmed response-level, alarm, or special-unit information.

Mutual Aid

Regional Support

Mutual-aid and automatic-aid arrangements for the Cleburne Fire Department are pending confirmation from public sources.

Add verified dispatch, response-area, and regional-support details as they become available.

House & Fleet Assignments

Station 1 #2 Engine Medic

Address: 803 E Henderson St, Cleburne, TX 76031  •  Built: 20XX  •  First Call: 20XX-XX-XX

Apparatus Name License Plate Fleet ID Year / Make / Model Apparatus Specs Order # Former Identity Notes
Battalion 1 - - 2020 Chevrolet 1500 SSV Crew Cab 4x4 - SN#????
Wildfire Truck & Equipment Sales		 - -
Brush 1 - 2505 1999–2004 Ford F-550 Super Duty 4×4 - - Brush 2 -
Engine 1 - - 2017 Spartan ERV Gladiator 1500 GPM / 750 GAL / 30F SN#215184-01 - -
Medic 1 - - 2024 Ford F-550 XLT Braun Chief XL Type I SN#9242
Braun Industries Inc.		 - Delivered 09/16/2024
Truck 1 - - 2020 Spartan ERV Gladiator MFD 2000 GPM / 480 GAL / 20F / 105′ rear-mount ladder SN#4998 - -
Station 2 Engine Medic

Address: 606 S Nolan River Rd, Cleburne, TX 76033  •  Built: 20XX  •  First Call: 20XX-XX-XX

Apparatus Name License Plate Fleet ID Year / Make / Model Apparatus Specs Order # Notes
Brush 2 - - 2020 Ford F-??? - - -
Engine 2 118-8340 - 2014 Spartan ERV Gladiator 1500 GPM / 750 GAL / 30F SN #213196-01 -
Medic 2 - - 2024 Ford F-550 XLT Braun Chief XL Type I - -
Station 3 Engine Medic Rescue

Address: 901 W Kilpatrick St, Cleburne, TX 76033  •  Built: 20XX  •  First Call: 20XX-XX-XX

Apparatus Name License Plate Fleet ID Year / Make / Model Apparatus Specs Order # Notes
Brush 3 - 2501 1999–2004 Ford F-550 Super Duty 4×4 - - -
Engine 3 TBD TBD 2024 Spartan ER Gladiator 1500 GPM / 750 GAL / 30F Metro Fire #221152-01 Delivered 08/2023
Rescue 3 TBD TBD 20XX Heavy Rescue Technical Rescue - -
Medic 3 TBD TBD 2024 Ford F-550 XLT Braun Chief XL Type I - -
Antique Seagrave TBD TBD 1929 Seagrave Pumper Historic apparatus - Preserved as a department heritage piece.
Administration Building Administration

Address: 114 W. Wardville St, Cleburne, TX 76033  •  Built: 20XX  •  First Call: Not applicable

Apparatus Name License Plate Fleet ID Year / Make / Model Apparatus Specs Order # Notes
Chief 1 139-8085 TBD 2019 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 - - -
Chief 2 134-4413 014-7100 2017 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 - - -
Chief 3 TBD TBD 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 - - -
EMS Chief TBD TBD TBD - - -
Fire Marshal TBD TBD 2020 Chevrolet 1500 SSV Crew Cab - SN#????
Wildfire Truck & Equipment Sales		 -
Fire Inspector TBD TBD 2020 Chevrolet 1500 SSV Crew Cab - SN#????
Wildfire Truck & Equipment Sales		 -

On Order / Awaiting Deployment

Pending / Awaiting Deployment Units On Order Pending
Apparatus Name Expected Assignment Year / Make / Model Apparatus Specs Order # Status Notes
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD -

Unknown Assignment

Units Requiring Verification Unknown
Apparatus Name License Plate Fleet ID Year / Make / Model Apparatus Specs Status Notes
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Needs verification Add source link or confirmation note when available.
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Needs verification -

Out of Service

Unavailable Fleet
Apparatus Name Fleet ID Year / Make / Model Reason / Condition Out of Service Since Status Notes
TBD TBD TBD Reason or condition pending verification. TBD Out of Service Add a public source or confirmation note.

Spare Apparatus

Reserve Fleet
Apparatus Name Fleet ID License Plate Year / Make / Model Apparatus Specs Former Identity Status Notes
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Spare Add a public source or confirmed former assignment.

Retired Apparatus

Retired Fleet Inventory Historical
Apparatus Name License Plate Fleet ID Year / Make / Model Apparatus Specs Order Number Notes
Battalion 1 817-319 2517 2004 Ford F-250 - - -
Battalion 1 TBD TBD 2008–2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty SuperCab - - -
Chief 2 TBD TBD 2004–2006 Dodge Durango 4×4 - - -
Engine 1 TBD TBD 2006 Sutphen Shield 1500 GPM / 500 GAL - -
Engine 2 TBD TBD 1974 American LaFrance Pacemaker 1250 GPM / 500 GAL - -
Engine 3 TBD TBD 2010 Spartan Gladiator 1500GPM / 750GAL / 30F #09043-0001
Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists Inc.		 -
Engine 4 TBD TBD ???? Spartan - - -
Engine 5 304-243 TBD 1979 Spartan/FMC Pumper 1000GPM / 500 GAL - -
Engine 6 TBD 365-209 1976 Hendrickson/John Bean-FMC 1000 GPM / 500 GAL - -
Medic 1 - 2514 1999–2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Type 1 - -
Medic 2 - 2504 2008–2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty Type 1 - -
Squad 2 406-796 TBD 1979–1980s GMC Value Van 35 - - -
Truck 3 TBD TBD 1963 Chevrolet / CFD-Built Mini-Pumper 150 GPM / 200 GAL - -
Truck 5 625-359 25016 1991 Ford F-800/Becker Pumper 750 GPM / 1000 GAL - -
Truck 7 343-565 TBD 1970s Chevrolet C60 750 GPM / 800 GAL - -
Tower 1 708-809 TBD 1997 Sutphen Deluge Mid-mount 74ft 1500 GPM / 300 GAL - -