Holly Lake VFD

Facts about the Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department (HLVFD).

An all-volunteer fire department
Serves the Holly Lake Ranch and surrounding community in East Texas since 1971 covering 58 square miles.
Provides fire and rescue services and basic first aid.
Champion EMS Station
501(c)(3) Corporation
ISO-assigned Property Protection Class (PPC) "5" that reduces homeowners insurance to all structures within 5 miles of the HLVFD station.

126 PR 7869 Hawkins, TX 75765

Coverage Area

Mission Statement: To serve our community by providing residents with the best fire, medical, and rescue services.

Dial 911 in case of Emergency

Holly Lake VFD

On Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department lost a great firefighter, Greg Hass.

Greg lost his long battle with cancer. We will miss him.

BING0

starts March 3, 2018

at 7:00 pm

at the Fire Hall

Winter Safety Tips

Inspect your chimney to confirm it is free of debris, creosote buildup, and is unobstructed so combustibles can vent.
Do not warm your kitchen with a gas range or an open oven door, as this can lead to toxic air that is not safe to breathe.
Turn your furnace on before the temperatures really plummet to ensure it is working properly.
Keep your space heater away from clothing, bedding, drapery and furniture.
Do not use your space heater as a dryer for hats, gloves and other articles of clothing.
Keep matches, lighters and candles out of the reach of children and pets.
When burning candles, do not leave them unattended, burning near other flammable items or on an unsteady surface.
Before burning leaves, check your city’s regulations, as it may be illegal where you live. If you burn them, do so away from the house and use proper containers.

Be safe and enjoy the cool weather.

We welcome our new Chaplain,

Charles Long

and we wish our retiring Chaplain,
Don McWhinney, all our best

Hook & Ladder

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Firefighter Awards Ceremony

Enjoy a Pot Luck Dinner

at 6:30 at the Fire Hall

Below are 2017 Award Recipients

Left to Right: Greg Hass - Firefighter of the Year,

Dawn Lofgren - Distinguished Service,

Tray Smith - Top Hand

Not shown: Paul Liuzza - Officer of the Year

Please join us in congratulating these very dedicated firefighters.

Congratulations to

Greg Hass and Don Lippke for 20 years of service with the Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department

BINGO

March 3,2018 through November 24, 2018

Start Time: 7:00 pm

at the HLVFD Fire Hall

Hook & Ladder

Every second Tuesday at 6:30 pm

at the HLVFD Fire Hall

Enjoy a pot luck supper, a brief program,

and support your Fire Department

HLVFD's Latest Addition to the Fleet:

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Homeowners Insurance Reduced Within 5 Miles of HLVFD Station

The Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department (HLVFD) was assigned a Property Protection Class (PPC) “5” that applies to all structures within 5 miles of the HLVFD station. This is a PPC that is usually reserved for fire departments that have access to a municipal water hydrant system with viable water hydrants at least every 1,000 feet. The HLVFD was able to demonstrate that they (and the neighboring automatic mutual aid fire departments) could meet the required water flow by using water tank trucks and approved dry hydrants and suction points on the local spring-fed lakes to refill the trucks in addition to the actual water hydrants available. This results in an approved alternative water supply to provide water for structure fires and lower insurance rates. Make sure your insurance agent is aware of your PPC to get the best rate. This Letter from the State confirming our PPC may be useful with your insurance company.

Fire Hall Rental

As a resident of the Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department service area, you may rent the fire hall for various organizations/activities. For specifics, check out the Rental Agreement . Contact the department if you have questions.

Funding

The Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department is funded by Wood County Emergency Service District No. 1 (ESD #1), federal grants, and public and private donations.

Become a Holly Lake
Volunteer Firefighter

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter with the Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department:

Come to a meeting on the first or third Tuesday.

Meet the firefighters and receive an application.

or

download an application.

(Print BOTH pages)

Page 1

Page 2

and bring them to a meeting.

HLVFD Member Requirements

Be between the age of 18 and 65 years
Be physically and mentally fit to meet the demands of the department
Have a valid Texas driver’s license and a clean driving record
Cannot have a felony
Able to meet time commitments
Attend training meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30pm and last Saturday