Join us for our annual Fireman’s Fall Gun Bash on October 8, 2022; to benefit the Holiday Park VFD & Unity VFD serving the residents of The Borough of Plum and surrounding communities. For Ticket Info please call (724) 793-4411…
On Friday morning, the cadets spent time with Diamond Heart Wilderness Training Grounds LLC learning valuable skills around wilderness rescue, stokes basket, ATV ops, hillside rescue and more! Right after lunch Plum EMS stopped by to provide insight into the…
Thursday started out with the cadets focusing on vehicle stabilization, rescue, and extrication methods. They learned about the latest tools and techniques to improve efficiently and safety. Before lunch, they earned their Stop The Bleed ACS certification focusing on life-saving…
Today, the cadets spent the entire day at the Allegheny County Fire Academy where expanded their skills with the Confidence Maze, Search & Rescue, VES, Wall Breaching, Denver Drill, Advancing Hose lines up steps/floors, Forcible Entry, & a simulated Backdraft.…
Today was a busy day with honing fire ground skills… In the morning the cadets learned “Firefighter Down CPR”; where a firefighter in full gear & air-pack has gone into cardiac arrest with the team working together to save him/her…
The first day of camp is one of introductions and foundations for the new & returning cadets. They start off the day meeting their Squad-mates (8 cadets to a squad/group); get gear issued, and go through a safety briefing. Next…
The final day of National EMS Week is when we recognize and thank our EMS providers for hard-work and dedication throughout the year. At Holiday Park VFD this not just our certified EMS personnel but also all the firefighters who…
In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation’s communities. National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those…
On May 4, 2022, Holiday Park VFD joins the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) in the observance of International Firefighters’ Day, which began on May 4, 1999, after the deaths of five Australian firefighters in a wildland fire. Since that…
As part of National EMS Week 2022, Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will be offering an free evening for those wishing to complete the American Heart Association CPR course. Loading…