Certificate of Recognition
January 14, 2017

"So I get the privilege of being the Fire Chief of the best Volunteer Department in the Midwest!!!! Its been awesome getting to see how our roster of members has turned into a family. I'm extremely proud of every single one of my members and the work and dedication they put into serving the community and people around us. We thank the community for their support of us. Everyone is very deserving of their life saving awards tonight. Thanks again Scott Ourth for your kind words and faith in what we work so hard to do."  - Chief Prickett

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Special Equipment
October 11, 2016

HVFD received a grain bin rescue set that was purchased with fund from a private donor. A huge thank you to the donor!  Our members will take time to learn how to use the system.  Several lives are saved each year in Iowa due to equipment like this.

​If you would like to find out more or how to donate to the department for further assistance in grain bin rescue please reach out to Chief Prickett.

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A Special Guest at Open House
October 11, 2016

In the early morning of August 6th, this gentleman was having one of the worst days of his life. He was on a sandbar in the Des Moines river camping and having a near fatal heart attack. With a orchestrated response of several agencies the Hartford FD backup rescue boat was launched and picked him up and got him to safety. Life saving measures were given and as a result he is with us today. He stopped by our open house tonight to say hi and was very grateful and thankful. Some hugs, some laughs and even some tears from us. Glad to see him walking and able to come visit us tonight.

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Department Photos