Sunday, December 11th, 2022
At the chili fundraiser. 2022 supporter of the year award was given to Nora Tinney for the support her and husband Darrell have given for many years. The fire department works with the VFW Bingo, and ...
Saturday, December 10th, 2022
At our Christmas party, your 2022 Firefighter of the year went to Lieutenant Brad Butler. Since Lt Butler joined VVFD, he has stepped up to be a great leader and motivator. We thank you for all that y...
Saturday, August 6th, 2022
The Abilene Fire Department held its Abilene Area Fire Control Conference 2022 on August 4-6, 2022, in conjunction with Texas Engineering Extension Service. They provided training and continuing educa...
Monday, August 1st, 2022
Congrats to Brad Butler and Lanham Bishop III for promoting to Lieutenant. Thank you and congrats.

Welcome to the View VFD

We were established in 1979 and serve the communities of View, Caps, and areas adjacent to the city of Abilene, Texas. Our area of responsibility covers about 68 square miles.

View provides fire suppression, rescue and first responder services. We have automatic mutual aid agreements with surrounding towns and communities.


 
Chili Fundraiser 2023
Raffle tickets are available to support the View Volunteer Fire Department! Let me know how many you need! Mark your calendar for Sunday December 10 for the annual chili dinner. Come have some great food, visit with your neighbors, bid on silent auction items and see if your name is called in the raffle.
 
 
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Preparing homes for wildfire
There are methods for homeowners to prepare their homes to withstand ember attacks and minimize the likelihood of flames or surface fire touching the home or any attachments.

https://texaswildfirerisk.com/firewise
Firewise USA®, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, is a national program that encourages homeowners and communities to take action to reduce their wildfire risk. These actions, such as creating and maintaining defensible space, should happen before a wildfire occurs. These recognized Firewise USA® Sites have an on-going commitment toward reducing their overall wildfire risk.

Ready, Set, Go! Your personal wildland fire action guide
View volunteer fire department takes every precaution to help protect you and your property from wildfire. However, the reality is that in a major wildfire, there will simply not be enough fire engines or firefighters to defend every home. Successfully preparing for a wildfire requires you to take personal responsibility for protecting yourself, your family and your property. In this publication, we hope to give you the tips and tools you need to prepare and be successful.

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