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In 2008, the Barnard Fire Department responded to 2904 calls for service and this number is expected to increase. Each one of our volunteers averages 95.5 hours of training and collectively all Barnard volunteer firefighters combined for over 4,872 hours of training. Learn more…

2009 Fund Drive

Your Support Is Needed

05.01.09

The Barnard Volunteer Fire Department Fund Drive was mailed out in early May, requesting donations from the residents and businesses of the Barnard Fire District. Unfortunately, donation returns are down from previous years.

These donations assist in covering organizational expenses for the Volunteer Fire Department and purchasing equipment not covered by tax dollars such as our Rescue truck, its extrication equipment (“Jaws of Life”) and a variety of other equipment.

A second mailing for our annual fund drive will go out in late summer. If you have already donated, “ThankYou” very much. If not, we ask you to reconsider and please send in your
donation. It is through the generosity of people such as you that make good things happen in the community.

No matter what the emergency, the dedicated men and women of the Barnard Fire Department are here for you! When the alarm sounds, we are easy to see. When all is quiet, we are still here, ready to respond to your emergency

We would like to this opportunity to thank the public for their participation in the Barnard Carnival as well as any donations and/or contributions to our Annual Booster Drive. Also a huge thanks goes out to those of you who have volunteered your time to work at the Barnard Carnival. Without your help it would not be possible for the volunteers to purchase not only the necessities to keep our business running but also equipment and uniforms which help us do our jobs on the Fire and EMS scene. As you may or may not know, when you make a contribution to the Department, this money goes toward funding of the volunteer needs. These fundraisers are our sole source of income from which we base our annual budget, Therefore, any and all contributions are greatly appreciated.

As new members enter the department and have spent some time as a volunteer they are entitled Dress Uniforms (Class A uniforms). Once again it is the help from our citizens that help purchase these outfits that you see us wearing at formal ceremonies, funeral details and, yes, in parades as well.

We are currently at 44 active volunteer members and always looking for dedicated individuals. These individuals are expected to maintain a specific amount of training both on the Fire and EMS side as well as make a specified amount of calls in order to maintain their active status. Volunteers also participate in all fund raising activities and are active in many committees that the Department has to offer. In doing so, all active members have a say in how the Department is run. As you can see, there is a big demand on becoming a volunteer firefighter but the title is rewarding. The Barnard Fire Department prides itself on being very family oriented offering many family activities throughout the year which includes the involvement of spouses and children both. We realize that families should come first and treat this issue with the utmost respect. Therefore, when you become a Barnard firefighter, you have now joined the Barnard family.

As you see us out and about or we happen to be in your neighborhood, give us a wave or let us know that you have read this article and give us some feedback.