Stafford Volunteer Fire Department https://www.thebatavian.com/ en https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png Stafford Volunteer Fire Department https://www.thebatavian.com/ Local Matters © 2008-2023 The Batavian. All Rights Reserved. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:13:47 -0400 https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:43:00 -0500 Tomorrow at Stafford Fire Hall: chicken BBQ, empty can & bottle collection, blood drive https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/tomorrow-at-stafford-fire-hall-chicken-bbq-empty-can-bottle-collection-blood-drive From James Call, president of the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department:

We are having a BBQ with the finest premium chicken on Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Stafford Fire Hall, 6153 Main Road. Starts at 11 a.m. until sold out.

The BBQ meal is $12 and includes a half chicken, salt potatoes, applesauce, cookie and roll.

Presales tickets are available. Email:  bbq@staffordvfd.org

Masks must be worn at all times and social distancing guidleiness must be followed.

We are having an empty can & bottle collection to benefit the Madison Grace Memorial Fund, too. (The empties are being redeemed at Mickel's Nickels.)

The American Red Cross will be doing a blood drive at the fire hall also.

The flea market we had planned is postponed due to COVID-19.

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/tomorrow-at-stafford-fire-hall-chicken-bbq-empty-can-bottle-collection-blood-drive#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/tomorrow-at-stafford-fire-hall-chicken-bbq-empty-can-bottle-collection-blood-drive Nov 27, 2020, 4:43pm Stafford Volunteer Fire Department Tomorrow at Stafford Fire Hall: chicken BBQ, empty can & bottle collection, blood drive Billie Owens <p><em>From James Call, president of the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department:</em></p> <p>We are having a BBQ with the finest premium chicken on Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Stafford Fire Hall, 6153 Main Road. Starts at 11 a.m. until&nbsp;sold out.</p> <p>The BBQ meal is $12 and includes a half chicken, salt potatoes</p> Stafford Firemen's second annual Father's Day Retro Jam & Musicians' Reunion is Sunday https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/stafford-firemens-second-annual-fathers-day-retro-jam-musicians-reunion-is-sunday The Stafford Firemen's second annual Father's Day Retro Jam & Musicians' Reunion will be held on Sunday, June 18, behind the Stafford Fire Department.

It is located at 6153 Main Road (Route 5).

BBQ starts at 11 and live music starts at 1 p.m. and lasts until 7 o'clock.

There will be hots, burgers and fries available along with soda pop and water.

BYO lawn chair and/or cooler.

Bands scheduled to appear include:

  • SkyCats
  • Ghost Riders
  • TONK! Bros.
  • Ryan & Scott
  • Bake & The Boys
  • Front Porch Pickers
  • KW Does Country
  • plus Friends & Guests!

Good fans, good families, good food, good music, good friends, good times!

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/stafford-firemens-second-annual-fathers-day-retro-jam-musicians-reunion-is-sunday#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/stafford-firemens-second-annual-fathers-day-retro-jam-musicians-reunion-is-sunday Jun 12, 2017, 4:47pm Stafford Volunteer Fire Department Stafford Firemen's second annual Father's Day Retro Jam & Musicians' Reunion is Sunday Billie Owens <p>The Stafford Firemen's second annual Father's Day Retro Jam &amp; Musicians' Reunion will be held on Sunday, June 18, behind the Stafford Fire Department.</p> <p>It is located at 6153 Main Road (Route 5).</p> <p>BBQ starts at 11 and live music starts at 1 p.m. and lasts until 7 o'clock.</p> <p>There</p> Stafford holds annual dinner, honors top firefighters and responders https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/stafford-holds-annual-dinner-honors-top-firefighters-and-responders/36238 The Stafford Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards and installation dinner Saturday night at the Clarion Hotel.

Firefighter of the Year was Stephen Johnson (left).

Also receiving awards were Tim Eckdahl, Chiefs Award, and Stephanie Call, Special Recognition. Eli Dawson had the most fire/rescue training hours and Bob Mattice had the most EMS training hours.

The top 10 responders for 2012 were Tim Eckdahl, Eli Dawson, Don Hall, Tom Snyder, Stephen Johnson, Dave Rumsey, Ryan Lokken, Chris Bobo, Jamie Call
and Mike McDonald.

John Woodworth Sr., received a 50-year Service Award.

During 2012, Stafford responded to 213 calls. Those calls were 159 rescue calls (including motor-vehicle accidents), 14 fires, 11 calls for service, 12 hazardous conditions, 10 good intentions and seven false alarms. Those calls added up to 942 man hours.

Department members completed 2,238 training hours, which was fourth highest among the departments in the county.

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]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/stafford-holds-annual-dinner-honors-top-firefighters-and-responders/36238#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/stafford-holds-annual-dinner-honors-top-firefighters-and-responders/36238 Feb 24, 2013, 6:32pm Stafford Volunteer Fire Department Stafford holds annual dinner, honors top firefighters and responders Howard Owens <p>The Stafford Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards and installation dinner Saturday night at the Clarion Hotel.</p> <p>Firefighter of the Year was Stephen Johnson (left).</p> <p>Also receiving awards were Tim Eckdahl, Chiefs Award, and Stephanie Call, Special Recognition. Eli Dawson had the most fire/rescue training hours and Bob Mattice</p>