United with a common goal, fueled by their camaraderie, and willing to face any danger, the Port O’Connor Volunteer Fire Department is ready to serve.

Each of its twenty-six members are dedicated volunteers. Their chief, Nathan O’Neill, is committed as well.

Eight of the twenty-six volunteers are EMS certified. All of them follow America’s long-held tradition of volunteerism. In fact, 2022 is the Department’s 70th year of service!

Their annual fundraiser held on July 2nd was to raise funds to replace the chassis on their rescue truck. A four-mile run called Fireman 4 Race was held on July 2nd as well. Proceeds from the Fireman 4 Race go towards the purchase of gear for the firemen.

Fire Chief Nathan O’Neill

POC VFD Member Roster
Nathan O’Neill- Fire Chief
Jason Stryker- Asst. Fire
Chief
Gary Crone, Jr- Captain
Troy Beaudry- Captain
John Dufner, Jr- Lieutenant
Padon Sterling- Lieutenant
Jana Gregory- Secretary
Treasurer
Leslie Morris- Asst. Medical
Director
Jenny O’Neill
Colton Hummel
Bobby Smith
Jack Schuhmacher
Ronnie Carriles, Jr
Clay Wiatrek
Kati Newton
Jackie Lovett
Mike Monnig
Chuck Eilers
Troy Wrygrys
Jeremy Helms
Robert Brown
Forrest Marlin
Michelle Marlin
Jeremy Thumann

On Saturday, July 2, the Port O’Connor Volunteer Fire Department held their annual BBQ Dinner. Shown here, Jeanine Pagel hands barbecue plates to a purchaser/donor in the drive-thru line.
-Photo by Jessica Diercks