WELCOME
to the
HARDIN MONTANA, USA
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
CLICK HVFD to go to our new site.
http://www.hardinmontanafire.homestead.com/welcome.html
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The history of the HVFD goes back to the beginnings of our community - Hardin, MT in the early 1900's.
At that time, a group of men would get together whenever a fire call was heard - to ensure the quick 'dousing' of a fire. {Fires were very common in those days - with the wood-burning stoves, fireplaces, candle use and more}
Putting out a fire quickly was imperative to keep it from spreading to the other wood homes, stores, sidewalks, etc. that were springing up with the new growth.
It looks as if the first 'official' and 20 yr retiree volunteer fireman in Hardin was Jens Kalberg in 1946.
Through WWI and WWII and the Korean War, many men would serve a small time - only to leave to serve their country. Others served many years.
The department has had several consecutive generations of family volunteer fire-fighters serving in the city. The children are raised watching their fathers serve as the VFMen, join in with the parades, and thus, develop the desire to do the same when they qualify.
The HVFD is an active group of men, who care for their community, and who sacrifice family-time, work-time and personal-time to serve Hardin.
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HVFD holds one major fund-raiser each year in March
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Annually, the HVFD also has a 'Pink Tea' in May, for the retirees, and wives as well.
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The HVFD puts on a free fireworks demonstration yearly / complete with both aerial and ground displays
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In August the BAR B Q is much anticipated.
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The HVFD holds two meetings each month.
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Any questions or comments? Please contact me
last updated: 10-21-07
