Fredericktown Community Fire District

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.

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

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.

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!

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.