UPCOMING EVENTS


FIRE PREVENTION TIP OF THE MONTH - GRILL SAFETY

With summer here and grilling outside being done more and more here are some thing to remember:

• Keep kids and pets away from the grill area until the grill is completely cool.
• Place the grill atleast 10 ft. away from other objects, including the house, brush, shrubs, etc.
• Never leave the grill unattended.
• Only use the starter fluid made for grills when using charcoal.
• On a gas grill, always check the connection from the tank to the fuel line to make sure it is securely tightened, is working properly, and doesn't leak.
• If you suspect a leak do not use a match to check for it. Instead, turn turn the gas off and dont try to light the grill until the leak is fixed.
• Never use any charcoal or gas grill indoors or in an enclosed area. This could cause carbon monoxide poisoning in addition to being a fire hazard.

ABOUT US

We serve approximately 1200 people in Ellis and Northern Hill Counties. Our coverage area includes Interstate 35E, State Highway 77, FM 308 as well as several major pipelines thoughout the area. We have mutual aid agreements with other departments, such as Italy, Avalon, and Forreston in Ellis County, and Mertens, Hillsboro, and Itasca in Hill County. In addition to these, we assist the Texas Forest Services on wildland emergencies.

The Milford Fire Department currently has 15 members, two which are paid fireman for other departmants. We have three members attending the fire academy, and several other members who hold EMT certifications, or are in the process of attaining their certifications.  

RECRUITMENT

Qualifications to join the Milford Volunteer Fire Department:

• Must be 18 or older
• Must live within the Milford School District
• Must fill out an application (applications can be filled out on meeting nights)
• Must pass a background check and not be convicted of a felony.
• Must attend 2 consecutive meetings to be voted in (including the night the application is filled out and turned in.)