Our membership is full of ordinary people who have trained their minds and their bodies to do extraordinary things. At Morningside, we believe that there is potential to be great in every person that walks through our doors.
Read MoreOur membership is full of ordinary people who have trained their minds and their bodies to do extraordinary things. At Morningside, we believe that there is potential to be great in every person that walks through our doors.
Read MorePathways to Prosperity Once you are in, you’ve just begun. After becoming a member of a volunteer department or landing a paid Fire/EMS job, the journey has just begun. Education, training, experience, recognition, promotion, excellent service are pathways to personal success. It is a personal search for the pathways that…
Read MoreWe welcome those who want to serve. Many people who contact us stress their need to serve others as a reason they want to volunteer. Clearly, we value the contributions of our members. Our members come from all walks of life and we enjoy the diversity we have. As anyone…
Read MoreMorningside Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) Offers Training In Return for Your Services The MVFD is seeking a fair trade from those who want to receive free fire department training. Many people come to the fire service and want to know how they can get involved. For the most part, you…
Read MoreGrowing the Fire Service through Administration If you have administrative skills and you need a challenge to help build a growing team we can use your skills. Whether its letter writing, recruiting, grant writing or public education you will fit into our program. Sure you see the fire apparatus and…
Read MorePresident Michael O’Brien and Chief Michael Poetker wishes all families a happy Thanksgiving. All members are encouraged to reflect on all aspects of their lives for which they should be grateful. Chief Poetker therefore, upon reflection, concludes that the MVFD is blessed with dedicated, motivated, and selfless members. Regardless of…
Read MoreWhat makes us unique is our creative approach to problem solving. Solving the problems of today’s Fire Service takes creativity. Solving the problems of those who call upon us is our number one priority. Those who engage us come away asking themselves why. Unfortunately, the traditional models do not work…
Read MoreWe have our differences but we are all the same inside. There is no doubt we want to ride calls and we want to do that as often as we can. While you read about our exploits, we are quietly making ourselves better and more employable because we know what…
Read MoreChief Poetker hosted conference calls this weekend. This effort demonstrated why the Morningside Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) is in high demand. The MVFD is working to increase the number of Live-In Candidates.
Read MoreThe Company saw the fruit of the efforts on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Morningside EMS Day came to life. All in attendance agreed it was an extraordinary culmination of a short journey.
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