Collinsville Fire Department (CFD) did all the foot work and coordination and then invited departments to come and spend the day training. CFD obtianed all the proper permission to use a vacant home for training and create a live fire training session.  In almost 90 degree temps departments from around the area spent the day training hose advancment, search and rescue.

Community Service Events (TFPD)

Apr 17th            1000-1500 Operation Prom THS (Drunk Driving / Auto Ex) See Capt Davis or Capt Smith.
Apr 17th            1800-1930 THS Foundation for success. Firefighters to man a station  See Capt Davis.
Apr 25th            0800-1400 (Aprox) Silver Creek Health Fair Fire Dept /EMS Station.
May 5th            Silver Creek 5K run need 4 Firefighters to control and block intersections for the runners.
 
Burn Building Requirements (TFPD)
April 14th        Holiday Shores 0800-0400
April 15th          Glen Carbon 0800-1400
May 19th          Highland Pierron 0800- To be determined
 
Forcible Entry / Wall Breaching / Roof Venting Training (MFD)
Training will be with Maryville FD at the old Maryville manor on the following dates and times.
Apr 12th 1830-1930     Forcible Entry / Interior wall breaching /escape
Apr 17th 1830-1930     Exterior wall breaching
Apr 26th 1830-2130     Roof Ventilation
 
Trench Rescue Training (TFPD)
POSTPONED Lecture on trench rescue, you must attend this portion to participate in the hands-on portion of this training.
 
POSTPONED Hands-on portion of Trench Rescue Training. Coordination with public works is required for this class so it is important we have good attendance for this class.
 
Live House Burn Collinsville FD (CFD)
May 5th 0800-1700 Collinsville requesting tender 2064 due to limited water supply at the house location. Sign up sheet posted outside the radio room. You must sign up by Apr 30th.
 
Advanced Auto Extrication. (IFSI)
May 6th 0800-1700 Fairmont IL instructed by IFSI. This is a very good class and worth your time. You MUST pre register for this class with IFSI either by paper or online. See Capt Manso for details and PIN number for online registration.
 
Anderson Hospital Mutual Aid Drill (MFD)
May 12th 0800-1200 Training with Maryville at Anderson Hospital / Hospital orientation / Aerial Setup

Department members started preparing items Thursday night March 8, for Saturday's BBQ.  Pork was cooked and ready to be pulled, tables and roasters were setup.  Friday night final preparations were made for Saturday morning.  The menu consisted of pork steaks, pulled pork, bratwurts along with sides and deserts.  All department members participated throughout the day, which started at 6am getting the grill fired up.  Some members cooked, others served as others constantly cleaned.  The doors opened at 11am to a line of waiting people and food flowed until 5pm.

Our spring 2012 BBQ was a great success due to the outstanding support from the community.  Back a few years ago the Troy Lions Club donated thier grill to the department, over the years it has served each organization well but was in need of life saving restoration. The department invested a little money and restored it for many more years of service.

The department served up around 450 pork steaks and what seemed to be a ton of pulled pork.  Department members not only dedicate their time to provide this community with outstanding fire service but also support other organizations that provide a service to those in need, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance burn camp, helping a young victim of a fire injury live a little better.

To everyone out there in the community and the surrounding area who stopped in Saturday the department would like to say thank you for your support and helping our event a great success.

We hope to see you for out fall BBQ, date to be announced.

Congratulations to Tobey Suter and Ricky Helton as they are sworn in as new members of the Troy Fire Protection District. This is Tobey second time on the department after moving back in to the district area. In addition there is a far reaching history with the Suter’s being members of the department. Tobey’s Dad was a long time firefighter with the department.

MARCH 10 2012

Come out and support your fire department and help us send a child to burn camp this summer.
On March 10 2012 the department will be putting out good food to raise money to send a child burn camp
Camp I Am Me
No other IFSA program has received greater attention from the fire service, medical community, general public and the media than has the summer camp for burned children. Burn Camp provides the setting for burn survivors to share their common experiences while being able to play and not feel self-conscious about their scars. The benefits to the campers -- physical, psychological, and emotional -- have been enough to inspire a long list of eager volunteers and contributors.


Check back later for updated information on the BBQ

Happy New Year from the Troy Fire Protection District.

Hope yours is a happy and safe one.

Congratulations to Heather and TY. Trey Carl Taake came in to the world just in time for the holidays on 12/22/11 at 520pm, weighing in at 6.5oz, 18” long. Baby, Mom and Dad are all doing well.

Congratulations to Ann and Nick, Hadley Rockwell arrived on Dec 20th at 10:27am weighing in at 7lbs 14oz. Mom, baby and dad are doing fine.

The Department has a new junior member, Evan Michael Bess. Congratulations to Mike & Cathy Bess on their new baby Boy, born 12/12, 5:18am, 7lb-12oz, 21". Baby, Mom and Dad are doing just fine.