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Lieutenant Charles Swank Memorial Golf Outing – June 08, 2024

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Web Administrator

The Fredericktown Firefighters Association has renamed our annual golf outing to the “Lieutenant Charles Swank Memorial Golf Outing,” and will hold the event on June 08, 2024 at Vernon View Golf Course in Mount Vernon.

Formerly known as the “FCFD Golf Classic,” we renamed the event in honor of our fallen brother who dedicated his life to serving others in the military and fire service. Charles was highly involved in his community and many other aspects.

Other philanthropy that our association supports are annually honoring our retired firefighters, our firefighter toy drive working in conjunction with the Fredericktown Area Interchurch and providing support of other local community events.

Registration: 7:00-7:45am
Tee Time: 8:00am Shotgun start
Format: 4 person scramble – Women’s and senior tees apply
Fee: $65.00 per player / $265.00 per team
Includes: 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch at the turn, post outing meal
Awards: First place team: $340, Last place team: $40, Proximity Holes: $10
Also available: Mulligans, Skirts, Hand Grenades, 50/50 raffle, Par 3 Challenge, Skee-ball challenge, Custom putter challenge.

Hole sponsorships are available for $100. Contact chief411@fredericktownfire.net

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Honorary Firefighter Porter and FCFD Recognized

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Web Administrator

Last week we were invited to the annual luncheon of the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities that was held in Mount Vernon on March 8. While we knew of the first award that was being presented, we were surprised and very honored with the second award.

Honorary Firefighter Brad Porter was presented with the “Individual Spotlight Award”, that recognizes a person with developmental disability that has overcome adversity to achieve or go beyond their goal. They have the drive to be better, to be more independent, and to make a difference in their life and the lives of others.

Brad was sworn in as an Honorary Firefighter with the Fredericktown Community Fire District on July 9, 2022. He regularly attends meetings, training, knows what’s happening, and is a part of the family. Brad knows no stranger and has been an amazing ambassador for the FCFD as he makes his rounds through the village. He has his own locker, helmet, fire coat, uniform, and always has a place with us. When Brad isn’t at the firehouse, he works at Pioneer Food Services at the Mount Vernon Nazarene University where he has been since 2009.

The award ceremony wasn’t finished however, and we were taken back and honored to be presented with the “Local Hero” award. This award recognizes those that promote healthy ideas, offer support and guidance and to create improvements in the lives of those with developmental disabilities. The FCFD was recognized for our efforts and heart to have Honorary Firefighter Brad Porter as a part of our district and help him to accomplish a dream. Accepting the award on behalf of the fire district was FCFD Fire Chief Scott Mast.

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Cadets work on gear and forcible entry

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Web Administrator

Our fire cadets met last week for their regular training at the firehouse. Training was led by Captain Smith and Firefighter Canter. The cadets worked on gear proficiency, proper protective gear donning, and time. Once they were warmed up the training turned to work with the forcible entry door. Paired up they worked to practice forcing the door with the “irons” and then advancement of a charged hose line into the structure.

The cadet program is open to high school students throughout the area and has been an extremely successful endeavor for recruitment here at the FCFD. Numerous past cadets still serve with the district or have gone on to continue their fire career with several departments. If you are interested in more information about the program, please contact us.