Chili Supper - 10/17/2009

Was a great success! Thank you for your support!

07/31/2009 - New Extrication Equipment Purchased

Our department recently purchased new extrication equipment including an Amkus spreader, Amkus Speedway Cutter,  Amkus Power Ram, and a new dual output power unit. This purchase was made possible in part by monies raised at the annual Pancake Breakfast. A sincere thank you to everyone who donated. These tools will greatly speed the process of rescuing those who are trapped in a motor vehicle during an accident. All of our members have been trained and certified through fire academy courses in the use of this equipment.  

Live Fire Training

On October 11, 2008 firefighters from Hickory Creek and Lowell participated in a live training burn on Butler Ford rd. Fire fighters ignited the structure several times and trained on forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation techniques, and fire suppression. Firefighters extinguished the burning building several times before allowing it to completely burn.

Training burns are an important training tool to prepare firefighters for real world situations. Lowell and Hickory Creek respond together on a number of calls and this type of joint training is an essential tool to insure the continued success of those joint operations. Thank you to all who participated

2009 News

• 10/17/2009 - Thank you to everyone who came out to eat at the Chili Supper with us. We raised funds for new fire gear enjoyed seeing a lot of our neighbors. We hope everyone had a good time and enjoyed the food. We are already preparing for our next event, the pancake breakfast! We look forward to seeing all of you there.

• 09/05/2009 - This years Car Show was a success. Thank you to all who attended. Monies raised will got toward the purchase of much needed fire equipment. The location at Van Zant's worked well and we thank them for allowing us to use the space. We will let you know as soon as we have future car show dates.
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• 07/31/2009 - Our department recently purchased new extrication equipment including an Amkus spearder, Amkus Speedway Cutter,  Amkus Power Ram, and a new dual output power unit. This purchase was made possible in part by the monies raised at the annual Pancake Breakfast. Thank you to all of you who donated! These tools will greatly speed the process of rescuing those who are trapped in a motor vehicle during an accident. All of our members have been trained and certified through fire academy courses in the use of this equipment.  
• 07/31/2009 - It has been a very busy year. With 98 runs thus far we are on pace to exceed last years figures.
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• 05/19/2009 - The Hickory Creek Fire Department members welcome new recruits Matt Kildow and Andrew Main to the department. Matt and Andrew completed their state required Intro firefighter training classes and are now probationary department members. Welcome aboard!
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• 05/09/2009 - Our pancake breakfast fundraiser was a great success. Thank you to everyone for coming out to support the event and to our sponsors who donated supplies. We could not do it without your support! This was the best turnout we have had in many years! Stay tuned for announcement of the Car Show and Chili Supper dates!
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• 04/30/2009 - Thank you to everyone who came out for the annual board meeting. Board member Max Page was elected to another 4 year term. We also welcomed Mike Morgan and Tom Rohde to the board as new term members.   
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• 02/2009 - Our new industrial turnout gear washer, turnout gear and hose drying cabinet, and a new thermal imaging camera have arrived and are in service. The new cleaning and drying equipment will add years of service to our new turnout gear purchased last year. The thermal camera was put into service on our engine 8111. Both Station 81 Engines are now equipped with thermal imaging camera's.
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• 12/17/2008 - HCFD awarded grant. The FEMA grant which totals approx $25,000 will be used to purchase a new industrial turnout gear washer, a turnout gear and hose drying cabinet, electrical upgrades to the station to support the new equipment, and a new thermal imaging camera.
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THE RESIDENTS OF HICKORY CREEK AND THE SURROUNDING AREA ARE THE ONLY REASON WE EXIST. TO REMAIN A VIABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT, WE MUST GO ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT OUR RESIDENTS EXPECT. TO CONSTANTLY WORK TOWARDS BRINGING THE BEST CARE AND SERVICES TO OUR MEMBERS AND VISITORS, TO WORK TOWARD LOWERING THE ISO RATING FOR OUR MEMBERS. TO ALWAYS LOOK TO THE FUTURE, AND PREPARE FOR THE WORST AND HOPE THAT OUR SERVICES ARE NEVER NEEDED, BUT TO BE PREPARED IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISASTER. TO BRING HUMANITARIAN SERVICES TO ALL PEOPLE THAT NEED OUR SERVICES.

OUR VISION

TO UPGRADE OUR DEPARTMENTS ABILITY TO BRING THE BEST CARE, BE IT, MEDICAL, VEHICLE ACCIDENT, WATER RELATED ACCIDENT OR FIRE RELATED, TO THE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF HICKORY CREEK. WITH A COMBINED EFFORT OF THE VOLUNTEERS AND BOARD MEMBERS WE WILL DO EVERYTHING IN OUR POWER TO ENSURE THAT HICKORY CREEK REMAINS A SAFE PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY.

OUR GOAL

TO BE PROPERLY EQUIPPED AND TRAINED TO SAFELY RESOLVE THE EMERGENCY, WITH THE SAFETY OF THE FIRE FIGHTERS AND RESIDENTS IN MIND. NO MATTER, WHO NEEDS OUR SERVICES TO RENDER THEM AID AND COMFORT IN THEIR TIME OF NEED.

TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION AND NOT THE PROBLEM!!!!