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 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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Hook and Ladder
Tuesday,
Whiskey's Meet the New Managers (with Susann and Nancy Irick-Briggs)
Second Tuesday of the month Bring your favorite dish to share in a pot luck dinner; a brief program will follow. A great way to meet the firefighters and |
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Next Waffle Breakfast
Saturday, July 2
All you can eat only $5. Includes waffle with all the toppings and sausage, coffee and orange juice Kids eat for $3.00 |
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No Bingo May 7
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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. |
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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:
Be safe and stay healthy. |
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2022 Award Recipients |
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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
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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)
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