Friends of WVFD's 'The Old Girl' 1936 Fire Truck

Friday, March 19, 2010

WVFD's 2010 Spring Bottle Drive Saturday March 27th

The Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department members will conduct their spring bottle drive on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Firefighters will be knocking on doors asking for contributions of empty returnable cans and bottles. People can also drop off their returnables at the firehouse at 17 Railroad Street in Wallingford, Vermont. Any and all contributions will be greatly appreciated. Funds are used for the fire department's ongoing projects, upkeep and activities such as Wallingford Fun Day.

If you have returnables to donate but can't bring them to the firehouse give the fire department a call at 446-2295 or email the WVFD at wvfd3300@yahoo.com and your contribution will be picked up. Don't have any returnables to donate but still want to contribute? No problem. Go to the WVFD's blog at http://theoldgirlfiretruck.blogspot.com/ and make an online contribution by simply clicking the donation button.

Thank you all for your continued support!

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Wallingford High School shop burns...WVFD goes into action

The shop still stands today thanks to the WVFD and now houses a drywall business. What are now the Victorian Inn and Mom's Country Kitchen can be seen in the background.

1924 Firefighters

This photo is in the WVFD's archives. It is believed these fellows are members of the early fire department. The back of the photo identifies some members in this photo as First Chief Cornelius Howly* (?), Ken Brown, Paul Mourey* (?), Ralph Congdon and Ralph Goulet. The date is 1924. Anyone know who these fellows were or where this photo was taken?

*not sure of the spelling because the handwriting is difficult to read

WVFD firefighters with 'The Old Girl'

Members of the WVFD pose with their 'new' 1936 fire truck...The Old Girl.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Community made 2009 holidays special for WVFD firefighters and their families

Members of the Wallingford community combined efforts in December to make the holiday season special for the WVFD firefighters and their families. Members of the Congregational Church of Wallingford, Anna Q's Attic and others provided gifts for the children and much needed cold weather items, such as socks and gloves, for the firefighters. Firefighters and their families provided a pot luck dinner for the occasion and the meeting room at the firehouse was decorated for the celebration.

Friday, January 29, 2010

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Donate to the WVFD Coin Drop & Hurricane Irene Fund

Hurricane Irene struck the town of Wallingford and the surrounding area on Sunday, August 28, 2011. The Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department went into action and continued for over 24 hours straight. Many of their kitchen and fire house supplies were used up when they were donated to an evacuee shelter at the Rotary Building on Main Street. They are also in need of other supplies used up or damaged during the storm. If you'd like to help by making a donation simply click on the Donate button and make a donation using Pay Pal or credit card. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

The WVFD is also instituting an online COIN DROP this year. Donate here online by clicking the DONATE button or drop your coins off in the nearest WVFD COIN DROP box. You can also drop by the firehouse with a donation.

The WVFD uses the funds from their COIN DROP fundraiser to sponsor these annual and special events:

1. Sponsors 2 youngsters to the Kehoe conservation camps. Check it out at http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/edu_camps.cfm

2. Sponsors up to 4 youngsters to the Vermont Fire Academy Cadet program. Check it out at http://www.vtfirefighters.org/12.html This program builds structure in young adults that wish to someday pursue the fire service. It’s a summer program that is designed to put kids through some basic principles and training intended to get them ready for the fire service. Most youths that participate in these programs are cadet/junior firefighters. These young adults are the future of the fire service.

3. The WVFD also donates these funds for awareness programs for example the Stop Child Abuse Awareness program. Check it out at http://beth100.hubpages.com/hub/Blue-Ribbon-Against-Child-Abuse The blue pin wheels that passer’s by sees at the fire station symbolizes the fire departments support to this cause.

4. These funds are also used to offset budget short falls during the year for certain equipment and needed fire training programs. For example we will have a 600.00+ training budget discrepancy for 2011 passed on from the 2010 budget. Due to training going up 100 percent, 50 bucks for a two day class, to 100 to 120 for classes now. We have had a short fall for 2010. The funds from this coin drop would be used to send your firefighters to needed annual training.

5. The WVFD has also assisted people in need in the past. For example a while ago a local young man was involved in a motorcycle accident that claimed both of this young man’s legs. The WVFD voted to use $1,200.00 of these funds gained from coin drops to assist his family in making his home handicap accessible.

These are ONLY SOME of the things the WVFD does with the funds gained from their annual coin drop. In the past the coin drop was done on the street. It’s an anticipated $2,500.00 to $3,000.00 gain for the WVFD and 85 percent of these donations came from out of state motorists and NOT FROM WALLINGFORD TAX PAYERS. This year the Wallingford town select board voted against allowing this fundraiser to take place on the road. Please help the WVFD meet their goal by contributing today online, at the fire house or drop your change in the nearest coin drop box in town.

Contributions can also be sent directly to the WVFD. Make checks payable to WVFD and send to: Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 280, Wallingford, VT 05773

WVFD Sponsors Town Wide Tag Sale Day June 18, 2011

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department is looking for participants to join them for a day of town-wide tag sales on Saturday, June 18, 2011. The WVFD will also be selling again on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at the firehouse. To help with your own tag sale get an online FREE copy of a 16 page booklet titled: Tips & Strategies For A Successful & Profitable Tag Sale: A guide to planning and conducting your next tag sale with less hassle & bigger profits! is available at: http://anna-qs-attic.blogspot.com/p/tag-sale-guide.html

Now is your chance to clean out the clutter you’ve been accumulating for years in that basement, barn, attic or garage.
Benefit from the WVFD’s advertising for their sale held at the firehouse on that same day.

Contact the WVFD for more information at:
Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department
P.O. Box 280, Wallingford, VT 05773
Phone: 802-446-2295 Email: wvfd3300@yahoo.com

The WVFD is also accepting donations for their annual tag sale. Please contact department members to schedule a pick up of your donated items.

The WVFD has a limited amount of vendor spaces available for rent. Contact the department for more info.

WVFD Chicken B-B-Q May 22, 2010 1-7 PM

The Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department is having a benefit chicken BBQ on Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 1-7 pm at the firehouse (17 Railroad Street, Wallingford, VT). Proceeds go to the WVFD. Full meal is $8.00 / chicken only is $5.00/kid's meal $5.00. Meal includes: 1/2 chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans, roll, dessert and a beverage. Eat in or take out! Help support the WVFD and enjoy a great meal at the same time. While you're there visit 'The Old Girl' and chat with your local volunteer firefighters. They're there for the community and greatly appreciate your support.

9th Annual Wallingford Fun Day & Fireworks 2010

Sponsored by Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department

Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight
At 17 Railroad Street, Wallingford, Vermont

Rides-Games-Refreshments!
Fireworks after dark!
At the firehouse on Railroad Street in Wallingford, Vermont
Stop by for some fun and food to help support the WVFD!

Sponsorships still available. Businesses and individuals can sponsor this event. Spend your advertising dollars on this great local event with lots of foot traffic in a small country fair atmosphere. Contact the WVFD for more information.

Raffle tickets available from members of the WVFD. Drawing on Saturday, July 17, 2010. Prizes include $250 cash, $150 gift card to Hannaford, $100 gift card to Home Depot and more! Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.

For more information contact the WVFD at 802-446-2295 or wvfd3300@yahoo.com

Many times our Wallingford volunteer fire fighters are called to a house fire or the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Fortunately, many times there are only minor damages and minor injuries but the trauma of such events can be extremely stressful to those involved, especially to a child. What better way to comfort a child during these times than with their very own huggable new friend...a soft teddy bear given by a concerned firefighter.

The Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department is presently in search of some assistance to help with their Project Teddy Bear. This project is being developed to acquire approximately 6-12 plush, 14"-16" (inch) high teddy bears to be kept at the ready in the WVFD's fire trucks. These teddy bears will bring much needed comfort to a child at a time when their world seems uncertain and confusing. A cuddly teddy bear can be familiar, friendly and lovable.

The WVFD welcomes any ongoing donations of teddy bears or funding to purchase them. Teddy bears need only be simple, non-jointed, plush and have an appealing facial expression. Teddy bears can have clothing with the logo of the contributing organization printed or embroidered on it. Please consider that some bears will be given to young children so they should have embroidered snouts and non-removable eyes.

Any and all monetary contributions to the WVFD's Project Teddy Bear are greatly appreciated. Contributions can be made by check or money order made payable to WVFD and mailed to WVFD, P.O. Box 280, Wallingford, VT 05773; or send a donation online via PayPal to wvfd3300@yahoo.com (please note your contribution is for Project Teddy Bear); or make a contribution directly to the WVFD by clicking on the Donate button below.

Ways to support 'The Old Girl'

Donations can be sent directly to: 'The Old Girl Fund', Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 280, Wallingford, VT 05773. Make all checks or money orders payable to WVFD.
Contribute directly to 'The Old Girl Fund' via PayPal by sending a secure payment to the WVFD's email address: wvfd3300@yahoo.com
Help the WVFD raise funds by joining them at http://www.bigcrumbs.com/crumbs/profile.do?m=WVFD3300. This is a rebate website for online shoppers. When you shop online through this site the WVFD will receive funds in the form of commissions from your purchases. This site is 100% FREE to join, no fees and no obligation to purchase anything. Please join and know you'll be helping 'The Old Girl'!