Kent Miller – The Herald Banner, Greenville, Texas
QUINLAN – The Quinlan Volunteer Fire Department announced Friday that it is closing after more than 60 years of service, following a recent decision by Hunt County commissioners to cancel the department’s contract for fire protection in parts of south Hunt County.
In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the department said it would be “closing its bay doors for the last time,” marking the end of an era for the volunteer agency that has served the Quinlan area for decades. The post described the decision as abrupt but said members remain committed to public safety…