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

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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

    

 

 

 

BURN BAN

for Wood County

has been lifted

 

 

 

Hook and Ladder

 

Tuesday,
September 13, 2022

 

Second Tuesday of the month
at 6:30 pm at the Fire Hall

Bring your favorite dish to share in a pot luck dinner; a brief program will follow.

A great way to meet the firefighters and
support your Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department.

 

Next Waffle Breakfast

 

Saturday, September 3

 

All you can eat only $5.

Includes waffle with all the toppings and sausage,

coffee and orange juice

Kids eat for $3.00

 

 

  

 

BING0

 

Every Saturday night at 7:00 pm at the Fire Hall

Still only $2.00/board.

 

Come early for a hot dog, chips, and a drink.

Home-made cookies, cakes and pies for dessert.

And ice cream, pickles, popcorn.

 

 

  

            Fire Safety Tips  

The plants are budding and the trees are blooming. Spring is here and your thoughts may be turning to that dreaded ritual of spring cleaning.   With it comes a timely reminder to keep your home safe from the threat of fire. In an effort to make this "Spring Cleanup" a fire safe one, follow these safety tips:

  • Clean your garage of stored newspapers or other rubbish that can fuel a fire and vents.
  • Keep outdoor debris or dead vegetation away from the house.
  • Use outdoor barbecue grills with caution. Place in a safe area away from buildings, windows, heating, ventilation and air conditioning units or places with high/dead vegetation.
  • Never use gasoline to start a fire, and don't add charcoal lighter fluid once the fire has started.
  • Use barbecue grills outside only - not under overhangs or balconies, and away from combustibles.
  • Check your propane barbecue grill hose for leaks and cracks; never store propane indoors.
  • If you store gasoline, keep it outside your home in a shed or detached garage. Keep only small quantities in tightly sealed containers. Use gasoline only as a motor fuel - never as a cleaning agent. 

             Be safe and stay healthy.

  

    

2022 Award Recipients

 

Travis Rattan  –  Firefighter of the Year Award

Jose Benavides  –  Distinguished Service Award

Cheryl Thomas  –  Top Hand Award

Doug Attaway; Bill Bollinger; Joe Taylor  –  Officer of  the Year Award

 

Please join us in congratulating

these very dedicated firefighters.

 

 

 

 

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.

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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 20 and 70 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