We've enjoyed a wonderful relationship with the Lavina Volunteer Fire Department and its members since the mid 90's. As such, it is a pleasure helping them when we can. These folks contribute a great deal of personal time and energy to the department and the community. From time to time, we will include photos and updates concerning their equipment and activities. The Lavina Volunteer Fire Department is one of two volunteer fire departments located in Golden Valley County, Montana. The county population hovers around 1,000, spread over an area of 1,160 square miles. Rumor has it that there are more cows than people. As rumors go, it is a good one. We should also mention that the population of Lavina is 195, or thereabouts. Lavina, MT is planning for a fire hydrant system. Therefore, we have included a link to a very useful site that covers all sorts of information. It's not overly technical and it may provide members of the community with a better understanding of what is involved in Designing Water & Hydrant Systems |
| Impromptu LVFD Burgers Are Served Up |
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February 15, 2006. Members gathered for the regular business meeting and annual election of officers. The famous LVFD burgers were cooked by chef Bob Pallas. |
| Engine 1 Receives New Fire Hose - Photos Under The Activities Section |
| Department members have been waiting patiently for Engine 1's new shipment of hose. It finally arrived. More photos are in the 2005 Activities section. |
| Does This Look Like The Department's August 2005 Business Meeting? Of Course It Does. |
| All sorts of topics were covered: Expenses, equipment, Hank's golf lessons, goggles, belt packs, tanks, catering, cell phone numbers, hats, T-shirts, fireline weather training, and more. Then came the discussion of Burma's pending rabies shots, which led to the discussion of stencils. This is a department that has the coolest meetings. |
| The Next Generation Having A Go At Modifying A Type 6 Attack Truck... With Some Supervision |
Robbie Pallas is preparing to relocate the larger 1" hose reel to the top of the tank. Then he'll secure the mop-up hose reel in its place. The mop-up reel was fabricated by Bill Wright. He's a terrific welder and also a member of the department. This will provide much easier mop-up function for the volunteer members, who have had their fill of having to lug the heavy 1" rubber hose around. |