Star State Fire Company No. 3 | First Integrated Fire Department in Galveston

Supporters: The Galveston County Museum Star State Fire Company No. 3 | First Integrated Fire Department in Galveston The official formation and date of Star State Fire Company No. 3 is unknown due to records lost to a fire in 1869. However, it is known that the fire company was founded before the Civil War. Most likely in 1859. The fire company was founded as a volunteer department due to the need for additional fire protection in Galveston as the city experienced the population boom aroun...