LCRA awards $16,720 grant to Doss Volunteer Fire Department

New firefighting gear will replace worn, damaged personal protective equipment

Dec. 2, 2022

LCRA representatives present a $16,720 grant to the Doss Volunteer Fire Department for 20 new sets of personal protective equipment. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are: Brett Fraley and Kurt Geistweidt, VFD members; Gerald Bratton, secretary; Mark Geistweidt, fire chief; Joe Schaefer, VFD member; Carol Freeman, LCRA Board member; Danny Reeh, president; Michael L. “Mike” Allen, LCRA Board member; Gary Brodbeck, treasurer; Wade Geistweidt, VFD member; and Brian Sattler, vice president. Pictured in the back row, from left to right, are: Adam Geistweidt, Betty Hahn and Preston Studer, VFD members; Evan Tune, captain; Travis Reeh, VFD member; and Steve Dyer, LCRA Regional Affairs representative.

GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas – The Doss Volunteer Fire Department will be able to replace 20 sets of worn and damaged wildland fire gear thanks to help from a $16,720 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.

LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $4,180 in matching funds from Doss VFD, will pay for new, properly fitting gear volunteer firefighters need to provide fire protection to the community.

“We have a strong membership with 26 active volunteers and another 12 reservists,” said Doss VFD President Danny Reeh. “It’s great to have members, but we need to have the gear to properly take care of them. Our current wildland fire personal protective equipment is old, and it has become really difficult to provide new members with properly sized gear.”

The Doss VFD members respond to wildland fires, structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, EMS calls and other incidents in the Doss community, as well as provide mutual aid to other fire departments in Gillespie County, including Stonewall, Fredericksburg and Harper. Because of its proximity to the county line, Doss VFD members also receive calls for assistance in Mason County.

The department’s calls have increased as the area’s population has grown.

While Doss VFD enjoys a lot of support from the community, Reeh said the department would not be able to buy enough gear to keep up with the needs of their volunteers without additional funding.

“We are very fortunate to have so much community support and to receive grants like these to help outfit our members properly for fire response and protect them while they are out serving the community,” Reeh said. “Without this additional funding, we would only be able to buy a couple of sets of personal protective equipment a year, which would never allow us to catch up to the number of volunteers we have.”

The community grant is one of 46 grants awarded recently through LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program, which helps volunteer fire departments, local governments, emergency responders and nonprofit organizations fund capital improvement projects in LCRA’s wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. The program is part of LCRA’s effort to give back to the communities it serves.

Applications for the next round of grants will be accepted in January. More information is available at lcra.org/cdpp.

About LCRA
The Lower Colorado River Authority serves customers and communities throughout Texas by managing the lower Colorado River; generating and transmitting electric power; providing a clean, reliable water supply; and offering outdoor adventures at more than 40 parks along the Colorado River from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast. LCRA and its employees are committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service. LCRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1934 and receives no state appropriations. For more information, visit lcra.org.

Media Contact
Clara Tuma
512–578–3292
clara.tuma@lcra.org

Fish Fry Shirts

If you missed out on buying a T-shirt at the Fish Fry and would like one, we still have some available in a variety of colors and sizes!

Sweatshirts: $35
Adult T-shirts: $25
Youth T-shirts: $15

Aprons $30 - available in royal blue, red or hunter green.

Contact Megan Geistweidt at 830 998 8146 for more information.

38th Annual Doss Fish Fry & Prize Drawing

38^th ANNUAL DOSS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

FISH FRY & PRIZE DRAWING

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

SERVIING BEGINS @ 4:30 P.M. AT THE DOSS FIRE STATION

14500 N. RANCH RD 783 – DOSS, TEXAS

MEAL BY DONATION

MUSIC BY “DUTCH TREAT”

PRIZE TICKETS $5.00 EACH OR 6 FOR $20.00

(Winner need not be present to win.  Some restrictions apply.)

 

GRAND PRIZE - $3500 VISA GIFT CARD

DONATED BY:  Real Estate Advisory Team LLC, Dr. Gerald & Lyle Myrta Bratton, Denver & Phyllis Mixon, Danny Abbott, Julianna & Steve Kothe, James P. Feller, Jerry & Marlis Icke, Royce & Karen Herbort, Ted & Nancy Geistweidt, Antler Ridge Ranch, Greg & Eileen Kaderli, Joe & Susan Schaefer, Mitch & Amber Maner, Schaetter Funeral Home, Kunz & Sauer Fencing Ltd, SCM Management Inc., Ann Shult, Hill Country Pastures, Jim & Mary Ellen Sims, Straube Machine & Welding Shop & Fredericksburg Funeral Home.

1.     All Season Feeders 5’x5’ Hunting Blind with 5’ tower ($3499 value) donated by: Brett Fraley & Marisol Martinez, Llano Feed & Supply, White Ghost Ranch, Inc., Mark & Alisa Strandmo, Richard & Joann Rangel, Arnold Ellebracht, & Rhonda Durst.

2.     2 day Trophy Buck Hunt ($3000 value) donated by Crenwelge Ranch – Sidney & Peggy Crenwelge, Keith & Lisa Crenwelge. Holly & Kyle Martin. (some restrictions apply)

3.     Sig Sauer Cross Rifle with Vortex Diamondback Tactical Scope and Aero Precision Mount. ($2293 value) donated by: Keener Engineering Services, LLC & KNS Precision Inc. (some restrictions apply)

4.     POF USA Phoenix 9mm Pistol ($1699 value) donated by Mueller Metals, LLC, Dittmar, Dittmar & Haschke, & Mr. & Mrs. Billy Scripps. (some restrictions apply)

5.     Winchester 1894 30-30 Rifle ($1474 value) donated by Triple AAA & J Ranch – Rick Young (some restrictions apply).

6.     Apple 11” iPad Pro, WiFi + Cellular, 512GB ($1200 value) donated by: Allied Ag. Services Inc., Clint Smith Distributor, Gillespie Livestock Co. Inc, DR Welding & Construction Inc., Reeh Plumbing Inc., Stanley Sauer, J. T. & Dottie Maner, & Conrad Mund.

7.     Weatherby Vanguard Camila 243 Rifle ($860 value) donated by The Nelson Geistweidt Family, Bar O Bar Ranch Inc., Linda Black (some restrictions apply)

8.     Mossberg Int’l Silver Reserve O/U 12 ga. Shotgun ($777 value) donated by Gary & Carolyn Oden, Max & Franny Hartmann (some restrictions apply)

9.     Talon Gryphon AR-15 5.56 ca. rifle ($746 value) donated by Friends of the Doss Vol. Fire Dept., Clyde & Peggy Crenwelge, and Matt & Lauren Kordzik. (some restrictions apply)

10.  Browning A-Bolt III 270 Rifle ($736 value) donated by Mr. & Mrs. Billy Scripps, Randy & Phyllis Leifeste, Klassic Kuts & Kurls – Earlene Bode. (some restrictions apply)

11.  Vortex Razor Rangefinder ($729 value) donated by Vaughn & Rhonda Usener, & Rick & Linda Anderegg.

12.  42” Custom Made Fire Pit ($650 value) donated by Rode’s Iron & Metal.

13.  Vortex Viper Binoculars 10x42 ($649 value) donated by Mr. & Mrs. Billy Scripps, Fredericksburg Inside Story, and Virginia & Lance Feuge .

14.  Remington 870 Fieldmaster pump 20 ga. Shotgun ($600 value) donated by Mr. & Mrs. Billy Scripps (some restrictions apply)

15.  Smith & Wesson M&P1-522 .22lr Rifle ($552 value) donated by American Muffler & Brake – Heath Bratcher. (some restrictions apply)

16.  Smith & Wesson Shield EZ 9mm Pistol ($521 value) donated by Danny & Terri Criswell, Jim & Ronald Faught. (some restrictions apply)

17.  $500 Visa Gift Card donated by Danny & Peggy Reeh.

18.  Z Grills Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker with direct Flame Searing ($430 value) donated by Gordon Sauer, Larry & Linda Nevels Trust, Mr & Mrs. Clinton Feuge, Eldon Ray & Helen Feller, Melvin & Linda Scott.

19.  Louis Garcia Custom made Hunting Knife ($475 value) donated by KNS Precision, Inc.

20.  Blackstone 1813 Stainless Gas Flat Griddle Grill with Blackstone Portable Grill Table ($405 value) donated by Geistweidt Angus Ranch – Neil & Gaelyn Fisher, Lois Bush & Randy Busch.

21.  $400 Bass Pro Gift Card donated by Jimmy & Michelle Laird.

22.  Samsung 55” TU700 Series Smart TV ($390 value) donated by: Mrs. Billy Kothmann, & Garrett Insurance.

23.  Milwaukee 2696-24 M18 Cordless Compact Tool Kit ($378 value) donated by: Jeff & Mary White, Larry & Melinda Birck.

24.  Milwaukee 2727-20 M18 Fuel 16” Chain Saw with 2 batteries and charger ($353) donated by: K Bar W Ranch – Annabel Wilkinson & Shirley Kearns & Pat Jung.

25.  Yeti Tundra 45 Cooler ($325 value) donated by: Anthony & Nancy Collins and Family.

26.  Savage Model 93 FNSXP .22 mag with scope ($304 value) donated by Jimmy & Cathy Eckert, Cole & Brooke Eckert & Dr. Neal & Melissa Eckert. (some restrictions apply)

27.   2.5 gallon Fish Fry Cooker ($300 value) donated by Builders First Source.

28.  Machine Pieced Fall Pinwheel Nap Quilt ($300 value) made & donated by Karen Sauer.

29.  Vortex Diamondback Binoculars 10x42 ($259 value) donated by Veleda Boyd, Jeff Boyd, & Bierschwale Credit & Lending.

30.  $250 HEB Gift Card donated by Mr. & Mrs. Billy Scripps

31.  $250 HEB Gift Card donated by Mr. & Mrs. Billy Scripps

32.  $250 Alstadt Brewery gift card donated by Mark & Deborah Simmons.

33.  $250 James Avery Gift card donated by Dian Graves Stai.

34.  $250 Opa’s Smoked Meats Gift Card donated by Friends of Doss VFD.

35.  $250 Chevron Gift Card donated by Friends of Doss VFD.

36.  $250 Chevron Gift Card donated by Friends of Doss VFD.

37.  $250 Fischer & Wieser’s Das Peach House Gift Card donated by Friends of Doss VFD.

38.  $250 gift card to Doss General Store donated by Friends of Doss VFD.

39.  $250 James Avery Gift card donated by Dian Graves Stai.

40.  $200 Backwoods BBQ gift card donated by Haley Family L.P.

41.  $200 Backwoods BBQ gift card donated by C.I. Ranch & Clarence & Elaine Jenke.

42.  Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Picture Frame 10.1“, WiFi Cloud Digital Photo Frame, Free Unlimited Storage ($200 value) donated by Colby & Beth Gardner.

43.  Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Picture Frame 10.1”, WiFi Cloud Digital Photo Frame, Free Unlimited Storage ($200 value) donated by Colby & Beth Gardner.

44.  $200 Hondo’s Gift Card donated by Dian Graves Stai.

45.  $200 Woerner Warehouse Café Gift Card donated by Dian Graves Stai.

46.  $200 Granite House Lounge Gift Card donated by Dian Graves Stai.

47.  $200 West End Pizza Gift Card donated by Dian Graves Stai.

48.  $200 Chevron Gas Card donated by Dian Graves Stai.

49.   Shark Rocket Pet+ Corded Stick Vacuum ($180 value) donated by: Friends of Doss VFD.

50.  Orca Torch Flashlight ($179 value) donated by Curtis & Diane Staudt.

51.  Fredericksburg Cast Iron Co. No.10 Cast Iron Skillet ($160 value) donated by Keener Engineering LLC.

52.  Fredericksburg Cast Iron Co. No.10 Cast Iron Skillet ($160 value) donated by Keener Engineering LLC.

53.  2 GCI Outdoor Freestyle Portable Rocking Chairs ($150 value) donated by: Scott & Sandy Hofmann.

54.  $100 HEB gift card donated by Arrowhead Bank & $50 gift card to Der Kuchen Laden donated by Der Kuchen Laden.

55.  Brawn Tide Padded Stadium Seats with back support ($146 value) donated by Virginia Mohr, Nathan Kott & Trevor Kott.

56.  Antique Oak Wall Mirror with Hat Hooks ($125 value) donated by Friends of Doss VFD.

57.  Handmade Afghan & $43.00 Gift Certificate for Cake of your choice at Sophie’s Bakery ($118 value) donated by: Sophie’s Bakery.

58.  Handmade Afghan & $43.00 Gift Certificate for Cake of your choice at Sophie’s Bakery ($118 value) donated by Sophie’s Bakery.

59.  Handmade Afghan & $43.00 Gift Certificate for Cake of your choice at Sophie’s Bakery ($118 value) donated by Sophie’s Bakery.

60.  Echo Show 8 with HD Smart Display with Alexa ($110 value) donated by: Friends of Doss VFD.

61.  Echo Show 8 with HD Smart Display with Alexa ($110 value) donated by: Friends of Doss VFD.

62.  Ticwell Professional Steamer for clothes ($105 value) donated by Leticia Flick in memory of Tim Flick.

63.   $50 Wal Mart gift card and Soft Side Cooler ($100 value) donated by Eric Clawson Gillespie County Farm Bureau.

64.  $500 HEB gift card donated by Don & Colette Weinheimer.

65.  $100 KNS Precision Inc. gift certificate donated by KNS Precision Inc.

66.  $100 KNS Precision Inc. gift certificate donated by KNS Precision Inc.

67.  $450 gift certificate @ Lochte Feed & General Store donated by Hill Country Propane, Sidney & Betty Ellebracht, Donald & Kristie Pressler & Kerry & Melanie Kordzik.

68.  $250 Chevron Gas Card donated by Stroeher & Sons and Stroeher & Olfers.

69.  Back Pack Cooler donated by Sam & Son Electric – Sammy Klaerner.

70.  $200 gift certificate donated by Lochte Feed & General Store.

71.  $100 gift card to Dutchman’s Market donated by Dutchman’s Market.

Request for Bids on Inventory and Equipment Owned by Doss Volunteer Fire Department

The Doss Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD) is accepting written sealed bids for the purchase and removal of inventory and shelving currently located in a specified and marked section of the Doss Feed Store, 14394 North Ranch Road 783, Doss, Gillespie County, Texas. 

Bid is to include ALL items in marked section (inside the twine) of the Doss Feed Store.  Sealed bids must be submitted either in-person or mailed to DVFD at PO Box 31, Doss, Texas 78618. The deadline for DVFD to receive bids is April 26 , 2022 at 18:00 CDT.  The inventory and shelving may be viewed by contacting Steve Wadsworth by telephone at 830.456.7135, or by viewing pictures and video of the inventory and equipment on the DVFD website at (https://dossvfd.org) and Facebook site.

DVFD will determine the winning bid no later than April 29, 2022.  DVFD reserves the right to reject any and all bids.  The person or entity awarded the bid will have until May 13, 2022 to remove ALL specified items.  All bids require the immediate ability to pay the bid in full within 72 hours of being awarded the bid in either cash, wire transfer or certified cashier’s check, and to remove the items from the Doss Feed Store.  All items purchased are in their current conditions AS IS without any representations, guarantees, and/or warranties of any type or kind.