HVFD honored Ben Petz

The Hovland Fire Dept honored Ben Petz for his 35 years of service. Fire Chief Charlie LaBoda presented a gift for his service and dedication. This event was held at the Fire Hall during the annual strategic planning and evaluation meeting.  Fire Chief Charlie LaBoda said is was a good …

Training 10/27/2016

The Hovland VFD held a night time training: A Speedy Delivery truck had caught fire and the manifest showed the flammable materials on the truck. This training was held on North Road. All departments were called and responded. Fire Trucks and STOP Team were sent since the report stated that …

Training 9/22/2016

The Hovland VFD held a night time road scene training with a collision between a bicyclist and a pick up. This training was held on North Road. All departments were called and responded. Fire Trucks, First Responders, STOP Team and Ambulance. This training, lead by Training Officer Joe Peterson, was …

Annual Pot Luck Dinner

The Hovland Area Volunteer Fire Department held their annual community Pot Luck dinner and annual meeting last night at the Hovland Town Hall. Terry Spieker, Assistant Fire Chief presided over the gathering with brats and hamburgers and great food from all who attended.

Training 7/28/2016

Joe Peterson, Training Officer, reviewed set up of water tender fire truck to holding tank and pumping systems for the E18 fire truck. This process was repeated so each firefighter had a chance to operate and manage pumping water from the holding tank to the pumping system of the E18 …

Training 7/14/2016

Al Taenzer, Evacuation Program Director and Joe Peterson, Training Officer held an evacuation training tonight at the Hovland Fire Department building, The members broke into 5 teams and headed to the east of the fire dept and contacted a list of home owners who were instructed on the procedures and …

Training 6/23/16

Kerry Keeds held a S.T.O.P training on North road with the emphasizing a two lane event. The newest member, Bob Tamanaha was introduced to the S.T.O.P. team           Joe Peterson, Training Officer, reviewed pumping systems for the E18 fire truck with Keck Melby,  Neil Slaughter, Treg …