Rescue The REO
The Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) is proud to announce the return of our long-lost 1950 Ransom Eli Oldsmobile (REO) fire truck! In 1949, the Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department purchased the REO/American 750 GPM pumper from the American Fire Apparatus Company in Battle Creek Michigan. It serviced the Hillandale community until 1971 at which time it was sold to a small fire department in Pennsylvania. In 2017, after 46 years, HVFD reacquired the REO, returning it home to Hillandale!
WE NEED YOUR HELP to restore the REO back to its former glory. Ways you can help:
Purchase naming rights
Make a tax deductible donation
Donate your time/services
Open House 2019
Thank you to everyone that attended and supported our 2019 Open House! A special thank you to the MCFRS/MCPD Bomb Squad and Smokey the Bear for making a special appearance. Click here to see pictures →
National Night Out 2019
Members from the Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) participated in a National Night Out activities. The event was hosted at the Hillandale Swim Club. Volunteer ambulance crews from fire station 24 brought ambulance 724 and the new ambulance 724 (not yet in service) to the pool for a display. An HVFD Life member drove the REO Engine for the community to see our historical fire truck.
Montgomery County Police Officers from the Silver Spring Station joined the party with patrol cars and motorcycles. Each member of the community was provided access to the inside of all the vehicles and a chance to interact with community first responders. Click here to see pictures →
A724 “Best Appearing Ambulance” at MAVFC Annual Fireman's Parade
Congratulations to the Hillandale Ambulance committee for winning “Best Appearing Ambulance at the 2019 Mount Airy Fireman’s Parade. Read More →
Shop on Amazon, Support HVFD!
You already shop on Amazon, but did you know that Amazon will donate .5% of your purchase to HVFD? Your purchases will be the same prices so there is no cost to you, only benefit to HVFD. Read More →
New Ambulance 724
HVFD has purchased a brand new ambulance to serve the Hillandale, Colesville, and surrounding communities. Ambulance 724 is in the final stages of being completed and certified. Station 24 will be the home of this new ambulance expected to be in service by the fall of 2019. Click here to see pictures →
UTV712 Now In Service
The Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department added a new piece of apparatus to serve the community. Utility Task Vehicle 712 (UTV712) is an off road vehicle used for rescue missions that are not accessible by normal apparatus. UTV712 is ideal for EMS support and transport at parks, trails, and events. Click here to see pictures →
Volunteer with Us!
Volunteering as an EMT/Firefighter is an incredibly gratifying and rewarding experience. It's an opportunity to serve your community and provide lifesaving services to those in need.
HVFD History
HVFD started its service to Hillandale and its surrounding communities with a 1929 International truck that was donated by the Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department and a 1931 Brockway fire engine. The initial firehouse was a barn loaned by the Rector of the Queen of Apostles Seminary.
