Thank you to the McQueeney community and friends that took part in our Halloween Party and haunted house. Your participation and generous monetary support are sincerely appreciated!
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McQueeney VFD Presents 2nd Annual Haunted Fire House
Bring the kids in their favorite costume to the McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department in downtown McQueeney on October 29th and 30th from 5:30pm to 9:00pm for our 2nd Annual Spooky Party! We will have fun games and activities and treats for kids of all ages. Prepare for chills and thrills in our spooktacular haunted bay!
The event is free to the public. Donations are appreciated but not required.
McQueeney VFD Presents Fire Prevention Program to McQueeney Elementary Students
Volunteers from the McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department, as well as a team of puppetmasters from Mexico, spent the day Friday (October 14th) at McQueeney Elementary School teaching the students about fire prevention and safety. The students, grades K-5, enjoyed the puppets and the demonstrations performed by the volunteers. The department also had several fire engines on display and showed the students the various tools and procedures used by the volunteers on calls.
The students also were reminded about the Haunted Fire House party that will be held 5:00-9:00 on Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th of October.
McQueeney VFD Makes a Huge Presence at National Night Out
An impressive parade of fire trucks and McQueeney volunteers took part in the Altwein Lane National Night Out community party. The neighbors were grateful and awe struck by the fire department display and took comfort in learning the level of protection they enjoy.
Chief Wiedner addresses the Altwein Lane neighbors and county officials
Longtime volunteer Chuck Hoagland and his wife Cindy visit with Altwein Lane neighbors 
McQueeney volunteer Tanner Wilson shows off his engineering skills at the Lego table.
The department recently acquired an impressive ladder truck
McQueeney Volunteers Participate in Annual Tower Climb Remembering Fallen First Responders
On Sunday, September 11, 2022, four McQueeney volunteers joined more than 500 other first responders to honor the 343 firefighters who had fallen during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City on 9/11/2001. The first responders climbed the stairs in the Tower of the Americas in Hemisfair Plaza in San Antonio in full rescue gear twice, a height equal to 110 floors and exceeding the height of the Twin Towers that were destroyed in the attacks. Each participant carried a tag bearing the name of a firefighter who perished that day. Members from McQueeney included Chief Michael Wiedner, Assistant Chief Ray Salas, Firefighter/EMT Brant Wilhoit and Lt./EMT Jonathan Dominguez.
See the full story at the news link below:
Family Night August 29, 2022
The McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department volunteers and their families were treated to a barbecue chicken dinner and an assortment of sides and desserts last Monday. The meal and fellowship was enjoyed by all. Family Night is observed regularly when there is a 5th Monday in the month.
McQueeney VFD Celebrates Independence Day
McQueeney VFD Volunteers participated in the Seguin parade, monitored the fireworks show on Lake McQueeney, plus manned the fire station, providing 24 hour protection for the McQueeney community over the Independence Day weekend. McQueeney VFD Fire Chief Michael Wiedner would like to thank the community for entrusting the department with their safety and emergency needs. We are proud to serve McQueeney and the surrounding area.
Short Video:
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McQueeney VFD Volunteers Attend Memorial for Drowning Victim
Members of the McQueeney VFD attended a memorial service for Victor Villanueva, who drowned in June of 2021 while trying to rescue his two sons who had been swept downstream in the Guadalupe River near the FM1117 bridge. Villanueva, as well as Casandra Kendrick, a 22 year old local and US Navy veteran, both drowned in the rescue effort. The two young boys were brought to safety. McQueeney VFD Chief Mike Wiedner and Lieutenant Ray Salas, using the department’s rescue boat, located Villanueva’s body after a two day search. Shown in the picture below are Chief Wiedner and Lieutenant Salas along with the Villanueva family.
It’s Here!
Our shiny new fire engine pulled into the station on Friday, June 3rd. We’re excited to have such a fine piece of equipment to better serve our community!
