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Cadets work on gear and forcible entry

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.

Special Board Meeting

On Tuesday, February 7, 2023 there will be a special meeting at 7:00pm of the Fredericktown Community Fire District Fire Board.

The meeting has been called to discuss the Handbook and the selling of dive equipment.

Honorary Firefighter Brad Porter

Here’s a great article written about Brad and his swearing in ceremony.

https://www.knoxdd.com/stories/2022/7/11/honorary-fireman-brad-porter

2022 Golf Classic Photos

Annual Retired Firefighter Breakfast set for May 14th.

Board Meeting Change

The Board Meeting scheduled for September 14th has been moved to September 21st. The meeting will begin at 7pm at the Fire Station located at 139 Columbus Rd. Fredericktown.

Swearing-in Ceremony for Brad Porter

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!

We are excited to announce that Brad Porter will be joining the fire department as an Honorary Firefighter. There will be a swearing-in ceremony on Saturday, July 09, at 11:00 am. The location will be at the fire station. The public is invited to attend this memorable event to support one of the most well known and beloved people in Fredericktown and a great ambassador for our community.

Please join us in welcoming Brad to the Department on his special day! We look forward to seeing everyone there. Congratulations Brad!

Barn Fire on Lower Fred-Amity Rd.

On 3/14 units were dispatched at approx. 3:21pm to Lower Fred-Amity Rd. on reports of a structure fire. Units were en route at 3:23 and arrived at 3:29 to a fully involved barn fire with an adjacent structure on fire as well. FCFD units included CH-411, E419, R415, G412, G414 and T417. Mutual Aid was proved by Eastern Knox County Joint Fire District, Monroe Township Fire Dept, Mt. Vernon Fire Dept, Worthington Township Fire Dept, Jefferson Township Fire Dept, and Fredericktown EMS. All units were back in quarters at 6:50pm.

Smoke detectors to the rescue again!

Smoke detectors to the rescue again……..

In the early hours of Sunday morning, we were dispatched to a reported structure fire in a home in Fredericktown. Smoke in the house was found upon arrival.

A smoke detector had alerted and awakened the sleeping residents and they were able to exit the building and call 911.

The fire was contained to the kitchen with smoke damage occurring throughout the house. There were no injuries.

This is the second fire within several weeks in which a smoke detector awakened sleeping residents and clearly prevented a potential tragedy.

Be sure to install multiple smoke detectors throughout your home, test them regularly, and replace the battery at least twice per year.

A bittersweet week

It has been a bittersweet week for the Fredericktown Community Fire District as we send off Firefighter Brayden Mast for the next step in the journey called life. Firefighters gathered for a dinner on Thursday night to wish him the best in his upcoming adventure in life as he joins the Army this week and leaves on the 27th for basic.

Brayden will be headed to Fort Benning for training as he chases his lifelong goal of becoming an Army Ranger.

We wish you the best Brayden and we truly mean that there is always a place here for you. We are proud of what you are doing in your choice to serve our country.