TRAINING TOGETHER. SERVING TOGETHER.In McCandless, we’re fortunate to have three volunteer fire departments working to keep our community safe. While each department has its own primary response area, our firefighters regularly assist throughout McCandless and in neighboring communities whenever the need arises.Every Tuesday night, our departments train to stay ready. But there’s something especially valuable about getting hands-on training together as a fire community.Tonight, all three McCandless fire departments came together at the County Fire Academy for vehicle fire training. These opportunities allow our firefighters to sharpen their skills, practice working alongside one another, and prepare for the real-life incidents where teamwork matters most.And yes, our volunteers train at the same academy and work through the same hands-on training as our paid brothers and sisters in the city. Because when the call comes in, preparation matters — no matter how our departments are staffed.Three departments. One community. One shared mission.
PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEW MEMBERS!Tuesday night was a busy one for Highland’s Executive Board as we met with prospective members!Please welcome our three new Junior Members, Santino S., Colby G., and Mackenzie W., along with experienced firefighter Brandon Hillard.Two of our Junior Members have already shown their interest in the fire service by participating in Franklin Park’s Firefighter for a Day, an event we’re proud to help support.Mackenzie, daughter of the late Matt Wagner, a Highland Life Member, is not pictured.Welcome to the HVFD family! We’re excited to have you on board!
🎁🚒 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! 🎄The McCandless Fire Departments are proud to host our 11th Annual Toys for Tots Collection! ❤️Help us bring a little extra Holiday magic to local children in need! The Toys for Tots program serves children from **newborn through teens**, helping make the holiday season brighter for families in our community.🎁 HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:🚒 Tuesday evenings in November | 6–7 PMDrop off an unwrapped gift at any McCandless fire department.🎄 November 27–29 | 9 AM–6 PMFind us in the Pine Creek Target parking lot at 9805 McKnight Road.❤️ A FEW IMPORTANT DONATION GUIDELINES:* All toys must be new and unwrapped.* No stuffed animals, please.* Toys that look like real weapons cannot be accepted.* Gifts containing food cannot be accepted.Shopping for teens? Great options include sporting equipment, books, backpacks, purses, bath gift sets, board games, remote-control cars, handheld electronics, skateboards, bicycles, hair styling tools, and more!For 11 years, our community has helped make this tradition possible, and we’re excited to keep the spirit of giving going!Thank you for supporting local children and helping make the Holidays a little brighter for those who need it most. ❤️Let’s make our 11th year another successful one, McCandless! 🎁🚒#ToysForTots #McCandless #CommunityStrong #SeasonOfGiving
Congratulations, Jason Singer!Jason has successfully completed all of his probationary objectives and officially achieved active firefighting status!Last night, he was also recognized by the Executive Board as September’s Member of the Month for his outstanding call and training attendance, as well as his administrative support in helping navigate grants for the department.Congratulations, Jason! Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving our community!
🦸♀️🦸♂️ WHAT’S YOUR FIRE SAFETY SUPERPOWER?Fire Prevention Week may be ending, but fire safety doesn’t.Maybe you’re the person who checks the smoke alarms.Maybe you unplug everything when it’s charged.Maybe you’re the one who makes sure everyone knows two ways out.Maybe you’re the person who yells, “WHO LEFT THE STOVE ON?!” 😂Whatever your superpower is, OWN IT.👇 Tell us yours in the comments.Then SHARE this post and challenge one person to pick theirs.Because the best fire is the one we prevent.Thank you for helping us make our community safer!#FirePreventionWeek #YourSafetySuperpower #FireSafety