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Two Firefighters Earn their EMT Certification

March 30, 2020
Announcements

The officers of the department are happy to announce and congratulate the two members who have successfully passed their state & national examinations to become certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS. Lieutenant…

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A Note to the Community from the Officers & Members of Holiday Park VFD

March 28, 2020
Announcements

Since the original airing of the WTAE-TV story on the impact COVID-19 Corona Virus is having on volunteer fire department and rescue squads; the response from the community near & far has been tremendous. Suggestions & ideas on how to…

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EMS Extrication Refresher Class

March 28, 2020
Announcements

During the nice weather on Saturday morning; we held a EMS Extrication Refresher class in the outdoors and via small groups; keeping COVID-19 safety recommendations in mind. Our Firefighters who are Emergency Medical Techs and Emergency Medical Responders have a…

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WTAE-TV Interviews Chief Sims About Impact of CoronaVirus on Volunteer Fire Departments

March 26, 2020
Announcements

WTAE-TV Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 Investigative Report Paul Van Osdol visited the Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday and spoke with Chief Jim Sims about the impact that the COVID-19 Coronavirus is having on volunteer fire departments in our…

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Holiday Park VFD Temporary Suspends Fishy Fry & Bingo Nights

March 16, 2020
Announcements

Out of an abundance of caution and safety in regards to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department has decided to temporarily suspend its Fish Fry and Bingo fundraising operations until further notice. We will re-evaluate the situation…

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2020 Fireman’s Gun Bash

February 23, 2020
Announcements

UPDATE: Due the impact of the COVID-19 CoronaVirus, the two fire departments have decided to move the Gun Bash from May 16th to October 10th! All tickets purchased already will be honored on the new date and we will continue…

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Fish Fry 2020 Information

February 20, 2020
Announcements

DUE TO COVID-19 AND REGULATIONS/RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY GOVERNOR WOLF AND ALLEGHENY COUNTY, FISH FRY WAS CANCELLED ONLY AFTER THREES WEEKS INTO THE SEASON It’s a Plum tradition; the annual Holiday Park VFD Fish Fry during Lent. We kick-off each year…

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EMS Continuing Education Night focuses on new BLS skills, refreshers for others

February 13, 2020
Announcements

Wednesday evening Fire-EMS personnel from Holiday Park VFD, Unity VFD, Logan’s Ferry Heights VFD, and Renton VFD took part in a monthly EMS training night going over new skills involving Nebulized Medications & Cardiac Monitoring. Responders also stations focusing on…

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2020 Fire Camp & Junior Fire Academy Registration is Now Open

February 8, 2020
Announcements

IMPORTANT UPDATE (May 2, 2020) Due to the on-going impact of the COVID-19 CoronaVirus and it’s anticipated lingering impact this summer, the fire department has decided to CANCEL this year’s session of our annual Fire Camp & Junior Fire Academy.…

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Member of the Year

January 25, 2020
Announcements

The Member of the Year Award is the highest annual award the department’s membership can bestow on a member. Normally the president coordinates the award, however many in the membership wanted the president to receive it; so in a joyous…

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