Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department

 

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

coverage map

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

 

 

BING0

every Saturday night 

at 7:00 pm

at the Fire Hall

 

Fall 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.
  • Look up before pruning trees and survey the area carefully before you start. Make note of where power lines are located before you set up your ladder so that it is positioned away from them.
  • Check batteries when you "fall back".  Smoke alarms most often fail to sound an alarm because of missing, dead, or disconnected batteries. Replace the batteries twice a year when you change the clocks. Don't forget the batteries in your CO detectors.
  • Keep matches, lighters and candles out of the reach of children and pets. Do not leave candles unattended, burning near other flammable items, or on an unsteady surface.
  • Add outdoor lighting to dark places.  These lights serve a dual purpose: discouraging intruders and protecting against falls. Motion sensor lights are most important around doors and near steps.
  • When the Burn Ban is lifted and before you burn 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.

  • Clean leaves out of your gutters every week in the fall. And, clean up fallen leaves.  Keep your driveway and walkway clear of falling leaves. Wet leaves can create a hazard for pedestrians in the fall by making sidewalks slippery. Mulch or rake up fallen leaves and dispose of them according to local bylaws.

  • Use caution on ladders. Wear appropriate footwear when climbing a ladder. Position the ladder on a flat surface before using. 

Be safe and enjoy the cooler weather.

  

    

Below are 2017 Award Recipients

From left to right:

Travis Rattan – Distinguished Service Award

Bill Bollinger – Officer of the Year Award

Doug Attaway – Firefighter of the Year Award

Corey Ervin – Helping Hand Award

 

Please join us in congratulating these very dedicated firefighters.

 

 

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

front pageThe 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. front page old fleetThis 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