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2022 Supporter of the Year Award
Sunday, December 11th, 2022
At the chili fundraiser. 2022 supporter of the year award was given to Nora Tinney for the support her and husband Darrell have given for many years. The fire department works with the VFW Bingo, and ...
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2022 Firefighter of the Year
Saturday, December 10th, 2022
At our Christmas party, your 2022 Firefighter of the year went to Lieutenant Brad Butler. Since Lt Butler joined VVFD, he has stepped up to be a great leader and motivator. We thank you for all that y...
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Abilene Area Fire Control Conference 2022
Saturday, August 6th, 2022
The Abilene Fire Department held its Abilene Area Fire Control Conference 2022 on August 4-6, 2022, in conjunction with Texas Engineering Extension Service. They provided training and continuing educa...
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Promotions August 1, 2022
Monday, August 1st, 2022
Congrats to Brad Butler and Lanham Bishop III for promoting to Lieutenant. Thank you and congrats.
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2022 Supporter of the Year Award
Sunday, December 11th, 2022
At the chili fundraiser. 2022 supporter of the year award was given to Nora Tinney for the support her and husband Darrell have given for many years. The fire department works with the VFW Bingo, and Darrell and Nora have sit in at bingo for the department so we can receive the proceeds from the VFW...
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2022 Firefighter of the Year
Saturday, December 10th, 2022
At our Christmas party, your 2022 Firefighter of the year went to Lieutenant Brad Butler. Since Lt Butler joined VVFD, he has stepped up to be a great leader and motivator. We thank you for all that you have done and accomplished.
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Abilene Area Fire Control Conference 2022
Saturday, August 6th, 2022
The Abilene Fire Department held its Abilene Area Fire Control Conference 2022 on August 4-6, 2022, in conjunction with Texas Engineering Extension Service. They provided training and continuing education hours to hundreds of area volunteer firefighters.
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Promotions August 1, 2022
Monday, August 1st, 2022
Congrats to Brad Butler and Lanham Bishop III for promoting to Lieutenant. Thank you and congrats.
Promotions June 6, 2022
Monday, June 6th, 2022
Congratulations to Richard "Pete" Bilbrey for his promotion to Assistant Chief. He contributes so much to the department, and the View Community. Thank you and congratulations.
Mesquite Heat Fire now 100% contained
Sunday, May 29th, 2022
Mesquite Heat Fire10,960 acres05/29/222 - now 100% containmentMay 17, 2022 a large fire started close to Coronado’s Camp with very high winds and rough terrain. The initial call for the fire was for ECCA Volunteer Fire Department.
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Mesquite Heat Fire
Tuesday, May 17th, 2022
https://wildfiretoday.com/2022/05/21/mesquite-heat-fire-burns-more-than-2-dozen-homes-southwest-of-abilene-texas/The Mesquite Heat Fire has destroyed approximately 27 homes 7 miles southwest of Abilene, Texas.
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New Station Plans
Sunday, July 2nd, 2017
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We are very grateful to our community and the founding members of the View Volunteer Fire Department. They saw the need for a fire department in our area and made it happen. These members donated time, land, and their skills to build our current station.
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Annual Chili fundraiser
Tuesday, December 6th, 2016
We would like to thank everyone who attended our annual chili fundraiser Sunday December 4th. We are very grateful for your generosity and enjoyed visiting with you. Your donations will help us equip our fire fighters with new personnel protective equipment.
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RABIES CLINIC
Saturday, April 2nd, 2016
Mark your calendars. Saturday April 2nd we will be hosting our annual RABIES Clinic. Doors will be open from 1-3 pm. Other shots and city tags will be available upon request. We are located at 108 Grand Avenue in View.
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Abilene Fire Control Conference
Saturday, August 15th, 2015
The Abilene Fire Department held its 61st Abilene Area Fire Control Conference Saturday August 15, 2015 in conjunction with Texas Engineering Extension Service. They provided training and continuing education hours to hundreds of area volunteer firefighters.
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RABIES CLINIC
Saturday, April 11th, 2015
RABIES CLINICSaturday April 11 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM @ The View Vol. Fire Department108 Grand Avenue in View Cost is $10.00 Per AnimalAdditional Vaccines and Tags Are Available Proceeds will help us purchase needed equipment and meet expenses For more information call 325-690-9465
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Benefit Fish Fry and Bake Sale Saturday Feb 21st 11:AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 21st, 2015
The View Mall will be having a Benefit Fish Fry and Bake Sale Saturday February 21st from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. All proceeds will benefit Shawn Johnson to help with medical and personal expenses for surgery.
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FIRE & ICE FEAST
Saturday, January 31st, 2015
The 6th annual Fire and Ice Feast is being held in Buffalo Gap Super bowl Weekend January 31st - February 1st. The event benefits the South Taylor County Volunteer Fire Departments of Lawn, Tuscola, Buffalo Gap, and Moro.
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New Year
Thursday, January 8th, 2015
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Start the new year safe by checking all the smoke detectors in your house or business. If you cannot remember when the batteries were last changed we would recommend replacing them. Most manufactures want you to test your smoke detectors monthly and they recommend replacing the batteries every year ...
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New Brush Truck
Monday, January 5th, 2015
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On January 5, 2015 Steele Fire Apparatus of Haskell, Texas delivered our new Brush Truck. Steele Fire Apparatus built Brush 94 to our specifications including the paint scheme. Steele Fire Apparatus exceeded our expectations.
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