09/01/2026
CHEROKEE COUNTY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION
WHO WILL ANSWER WHEN YOUR HOME IS ON FIRE? 🔥
Rural fire protection is NOT optional.
Between September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026, 75.97% OF FIRE CALLS WERE IN THE COUNTY
177 county calls | 56 city calls | 233 total calls
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SALARIES HAVE INCREASED BY 51.18% SINCE 2010, from $43,752 in 2010 to $66,144 in 2026
MEANWHILE, THE COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS HAVE RECEIVED A COMBINED TOTAL OF $305,316 PER YEAR, WITH NO INCREASE SINCE 2010.
If 9,400 rural households experienced an average increase of only $1,000 per year, the collective cost to those residents could approach $9.4 million annually
WHAT COULD REDUCED FIRE PROTECTION COST RURAL HOMEOWNERS?
• PPC CLASS 10
A property outside a recognized fire-service area - or more than five road miles from a station - generally receives the lowest ISO fire-protection classification, unless qualifying automatic aid applies.
• HIGHER INSURANCE COSTS
The Texas Department of Insurance says premiums may increase when fire protection deteriorates. The amount varies by insurer.
• FEWER COVERAGE OPTIONS
Some insurers may be less willing to offer or renew coverage, potentially affecting rural homeownership, mortgages and property sales.
An estimated 9,000-10,000 rural households may be affected.*
THE COUNTY MUST CONSIDER THE COST SHIFTED TO RURAL PROPERTY OWNERS.
Help protect the volunteer departments that protect our homes.
CONTACT YOUR COUNTY JUDGE & COMMISSIONERS
Ask them to prioritize dependable rural volunteer fire protection.
‼️The next Commissioner's Court meeting is Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 9:00AM at the Courthouse‼️
**CHEROKEE COUNTY OFFICIALS**
• PRECINCT 1 COMMISSIONER
KELLY TRAYLOR
PHONE: 903-683-5060
EMAIL: [email protected]
• PRECINCT 2 COMMISSIONER
STEVEN NORTON
PHONE: 936-858-4785
EMAIL: [email protected]
• PRECINCT 3 COMMISSIONER
PATRICK REAGAN
PHONE: 903-586-58111
EMAIL: СCPCТ[email protected]
• PRECINCT 4 COMMISSIONER
BILLY MCCUTCHEON
PHONE: 903-842-3535
EMAIL: [email protected]
•COUNTY JUDGE CHRIS DAVIS
PHONE: 903-683-2324
EMAIL: [email protected]
THE REAL COST OF CUTTING FIRE PROTECTION MAY BE PAID BY YOU.
IN AN EMERGENCY, EVERY SECOND MATTERS! 🔥
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