Public Information Officer, Author at Holiday Park VFD

January 25, 2019
Announcements

The Top 5 Active Members who completed the most training in 2018 were reconized at our annual banquet this evening: #1 Medical Officer Alex Marcelewski #2 Firefighter/EMT Tom Hordubay #3 Firefighter Nic Albert #4 Lt/EMR Dan Giannettino #5 Safety Officer/EMR…

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Top Responders of 2018

January 25, 2019
Announcements

The top responders for 2018 were presented with awards at our annual banquet this evening. This includes responding to fire, rescue, EMS, and special details throughout the year. Top 10 Firefighters, EMR’s, EMT’s & Fire Police Officers who responded to…

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Firefighter Albert presented with Chief’s Award

January 25, 2019
Announcements

Firefighter Nic Albert was presented with the Lawrence E Glass Chief’s Award at this year’s annual Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department banquet. Pictured is Assistant Chief Chuck User, FF Nic Albert, Carol Glass (Chief Glass’ widow), and Assistant Chief Susalla.…

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PA Dept of Health recertifies Holiday Park VFD as an EMS Agency

December 31, 2018
Announcements

Holiday Park VFD kicks off the new year with our re-certification from PA Dept of Health as a licensed EMS Agency (QRS level). We have 19 members who are certified EMS providers (EMR’s, EMT’s, & Paramedics) to provide emergency medical…

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Holiday Park VFD trains with Boyce Park Ski Patrol

December 23, 2018
Announcements

Last night; crews from 236-Engine, 236-Truck, & 236-QRS spent time with the Allegheny County Boyce Park Ski Patrol reviewing emergency procedures. Holiday Park VFD Fire Police Officer/EMT Pete Troxell, who is also a member of the Ski Patrol, led the…

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Santa Claus Visits Holiday Park with HPVFD

December 20, 2018
Announcements

Santa Claus’ annual pre-Christmas visit to the neighborhoods of Holiday Park in Plum Borough took place on the afternoon of Saturday, December 20th. He took turns switching between our Ladder Truck, Engine, and Rescue to tour around the area and…

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Plum Soccer Association Bestows Award on Holiday Park VFD

December 12, 2018
Announcements

Wednesday evening our fire department was honored by the Plum Area Youth Soccer for our services conducted at their annual summer multi-day soccer tournament that hosts over 10,000 athletes, parents, and spectators. Accepting on behalf of the department was Chief…

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Rope Rescue Training Refresher

October 16, 2018
Announcements

Our crews spent the evening going over Rope Rescue training with our Ladder-Truck and Rescue as good refresher going into the winter months. Rescue Engineer Fred Gerstacker ran the crew threw several evolutions and scenarios involing differnt technqinues. Holiday Park…

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Holiday Park VFD Recognized for Efforts with the FD Relief Mission

October 10, 2018
Announcements

Wednesday evening at The Borough of Plum Council Meeting, Holiday Park VFD was presented with a proclamation of gratitude from Hudson County, NJ and the FD Relief Mission for their efforts to support a firefighters drive of vital equipment and…

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Engine and Squad Crews Participate in Flash-over Training

September 29, 2018
Announcements

Our crews from 236-Engine & 236-Squad along with a crew from Logans Ferry VFD spent today in the Flashover Simulator at the Allegheny Fire Academy. The simulation has firefighters in a secure structure that creates fire rolling over their heads,…

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