STEPHENVILLE (August 05, 2009)-A new Volunteer Fire Department was commissioned by Erath County for operation in the Dublin/Harbin area.

Erath County commissioners voted in a July 27 meeting to approve the new department.

The new agency will cover the small community located 4 miles east-northeast of the city of Dublin along F.M. 847.

The department will be added to the 911 call center between Monday August 3rd & Friday August 7th.

A BAR BQ Fundraiser is planned for Saturday August 15th at the Electric CO-OP in nearby Stephenville it's open to the public and anyone who wishes to Volunteer is urged to attend.