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Congratulations to our newest certified Firefighter, Jesse Cook

October 13, 2020
Announcements

The officers and members of the fire department offer our 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸 who not only was voted in as full active member of the department but who also presented with his helmet’s “black shield” tonight. (Black shield…

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Sign-up for Free National Preparedness Month Classes

August 9, 2020
Announcements

National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved this September. The Holiday…

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𝗘𝗠𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬: 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆

May 18, 2020
Announcements

Today we highlight the on-going training and education that our EMS Providers maintain throughout the year & in their careers. EMS is constantly updating itself with new skills & procedures that we need to stay on top of. 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠…

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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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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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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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Preparing the Future: Junior Firefighter Program

December 9, 2019
Announcements

Our current junior firefighter program has one of the largest enrollment in years, currently nine in our department. Today six of them spent time reviewing individual skills and team building with Junior Firefighter Liaison, Aly Bryner, who herself joined the…

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Holiday Park VFD Hosts Ladder Truck Operations Class, several local departments participate

September 16, 2019
Announcements

Holiday Park VFD hosted a special Ladder Truck Operations class at our station on September 14th & 15th that was opened to surrounding fire departments who operate ladder trucks. The class is taught by retired FDNY Lt. Mike Wilbur of…

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Local First Responders Take Part in Child Abuse Awareness Class

September 11, 2019
Announcements

Local first responders from Plum’s emergency services (Holiday Park VFD, Unity VFD, Renton VFD, Plum EMS) along with other agencies such as the Allegheny County Fire Marshall’s Office took part in the state’s Suspect Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) class…

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Holiday Park VFD hosts Active Shooter Awareness Class

September 4, 2019
General

Holiday Park VFD hosted on Wednesday evening a training class on Active Shooters & Active Threat Incidents for First Responders by Modern Public Safety Solutions. Personnel from several Fire, EMS, & Police agencies attended this critical course. The course is…

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