Here's what we've been up to

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May 2026

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We're sad to say Deputy Chief/Training Officer Brady Walters will be leaving us this later this month. Brady has been with our organization on and off since 2018 and has worked hard to improve training and operations at HKVRFPD. Brady was given an amazing opportunity to be Fire Chief for another district in Eastern Oregon; we wish him the best of luck! Rebekah Kermoyan is slated to take over many of Brady's duties for HKVFD.

 

 April 2026

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HKVRFPD is excited to announce an automatic mutual aid agreement with Polk County Fire Dist. #1 on the north and  east sides of our fire district. This will cut out critical time delays when responding to major incidents such as a cardiac emergency, car crash, or fire in either district. Working together is key in rural areas where resources are thin!

 

March 2026

Three firefighters pose together in front of a burning house, showcasing their gear amid flames and smoke.
Partnership in action - our HKVFD volunteers were able to attend a burn-to-learn training hosted by Polk County FD#1 outside Independence

 

February 2026 was a big month for us!

A group of firefighters in training, posing with gear and a sign that reads "TRAINING SCENE AHEAD," near emergency equipment.
HKVRFPD is excited to announce we received a grant for vehicle stabilization and safety equipment that will be used to aid us in response to car crashes. This grant was provided by the Siletz Tribal Charitable Foundation.
A man and a woman pose outdoors, smiling and holding a certificate from Inter Mountain Medical Educators Inc.
Volunteers Ben and Rebekah Kermoyan successfully passed their EMT training! Ben and Rebekah took a remote class through an instutition in Montana and traveled there to complete skills evaluations and testing in-person. We're very excited to add more medically-trained folks to our team!
A training session for fire responders, with participants practicing techniques on each other in a classroom setting.
Practicing application of a cervical collar for spinal injuries
Three firefighters in protective gear pose outdoors, ready for action, with trees and utility poles in the background.
We're excited to welcome three new volunteer members to our district, Eli and Seth Barnhart...
Firefighters are working on a vehicle, using tools to assist in a rescue scenario. The setting is outdoors with greenery.
And Rachael Frolander

 

Fall 2025

Our Fire District is working on a long-range strategic plan. For more information on that, send us a message!

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Fall 2025

We are working to secure funding to replace our aging vehicles. Our newest vehicle is over 20 years old.

A yellow fire/rescue truck with emergency equipment parked in a garage, alongside another emergency vehicle in the background.

 

Oct 25, 2025

We responded to multiple power lines down during the last storm event in October. Volunteers secured the scene until CPI arrived.

A dark road scene at night with a blue truck, flashing lights, traffic cones, and smoke in the distance.

 

Fall/winter 2025/26

We are seeking new volunteers! We will work with your schedule and give you the training to be successful. 

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October 2025

Your volunteers attended the KVCS Trunk or Treat event and a recent homeowner Burn Pile workshop.

An emergency response unit is parked, with people in costumes; one dressed as Mario and another as a princess.
A person in a yellow shirt manages a controlled burn, spraying water on a pile of burning brush in a grassy area.
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