On Saturday May 24th, the McQueeney VFD held its annual Crawfish Boil at the Off the Clock Bar. There were activities for the kids, a silent auction, tours of the fire trucks and plenty of great food. The VFD would like to thank those who helped us put this fund raiser together, those that donated to our silent auction, and to the community members who came out to support the event. Your continued support is genuinely appreciated!
On Thursday and Friday mornings, May 15th and 16th, the McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department brought trucks to the McQueeney Elementary campus to participate in the school’s Field Days. The students enjoyed getting soaked with water from the trucks and slipping and sliding in the muddy puddles that the fire department created.
The McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department joined with the local VFW Post 9213 to put on a spectacular Easter event for the area youngsters last Sunday. There were multiple activities and vendor booths in the VFW hall and a giant Egg hunt outside the hall in the afternoon. The event was enjoyed by children and adults alike.
On Sunday, October 27th, The McQueeney VFW and the McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department partnered to show the local kids a spooktacular time. Outside events included a hay maze, bounce castles and a display of McQueeney VFD fire trucks. A hayride was provided to the haunted bay created at Fire Station #2, just a few blocks away. In the VFW hall there were more games, food and fun. The event was well attended and all appeared to have a great time.
On Saturday, October 19th, the first (hopefully annual!) Fall Festival was held in downtown Seguin. Food booths, fire safety demonstrations, and games for all ages were sponsored by area fire departments. Arts and crafts tents surrounded Central Park, as well as dozens of classic cars. The event was well attended and everyone had a good time. Proceeds from the event will be divided between the participating fire departments. Thank you to all those who supported this event!
On Sunday, October 27th, McQueeney Fire Department volunteers will be teaming up with the members of VFW Post 9213 (275 Gallagher Rd.) in McQueeney for a free and fun halloween event for the families. There will be food, games and activities at the VFW Hall, plus a trip through the Haunted Bay of Fire Station #2 at 1625 Walnut Drive. Bring your ghosts and goblins out for safe and scary fun!
Guadalupe County Fire Departments will host a Fall Festival on October 19th at Central Park. There will be food, games and a car show–fun for the entire family. All proceeds will benefit the local fire departments. See the flyers below for details. Come join the fun!
The Mcqueeney VFD showed up with equipment and volunteers at the Altwein Lane community National Night Out on Tuesday, October 1st. The professionalism of the volunteers and the display of their up to date equipment relayed a sense of security of the neighbors in attendance. Thank you McQueeney VFD for being part of the community celebration.
Volunteers from McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department as well as a team of puppeteers from Mexico visited McQueeney Elementary School on Friday (October 4th) to teach the children about fire safety. Through use of puppets and fun music the students were shown precautions to take to keep from being burned, and how to react and escape should they experience a fire in their homes. The volunteers also wore their bunker gear, wore masks and air tanks and encouraged the children not to be afraid of firefighters in emergency situations. Outside, the students were given a visual tour of a working fire truck and the fire-fighting gear that is found on board. The department sincerely appreciates the attention and respect shown to our volunteers during the presentations.
A group of McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department first responders participated in climbs to honor those fallen in the terrorist attack on the twin towers in New York and on our nation’s capital on 9/11 in 2001. Some members climbed the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio. Another group climbed the bleachers at the Seguin High School stadium. Participants of both wore full bunker gear and carried oxygen tanks. The purpose was to replicate the heroism of the more than 400 fire fighters and law officers that perished as they tried to save lives that day.
Participants from the McQueeney VFD were
Juan Armenta, Juan Garza, Stephen Talavera, Jonathan Dominguez, Ramon Silva, Michael Hildebrand and Josh Poteet. Great job guys! We’re so proud of you!
