Firemen and Volunteers at work

 

Greetings to our Bergheim Community Residents.
We look forward to a successful 2011 for our Bergheim VFD.  I became the new Board President in January of this year, replacing Mr. Tom Laurin who presided for approximately three years.  Tom handled the position in our developing stages, and we all appreciate his total commitment.  The Bergheim VFD has a developed and a dedicated board and volunteers.
We have an extremely capable fire chief in Mr. Jeff Hoffstadt, who continues to develop our fire fighter group, advises us on equipment needs, as well as speaks at various community functions.  We feel very fortunate to have Jeff as our fire chief.
The Bergheim VFD is currently moving in the operational mode after two years of building and initial equipment set-up.  We will continue to solicit total community support both in personnel and financially.
We believe the Bergheim Community will support our new growth and expanded responsibilities.  We appreciate all of our volunteers and welcome anyone who would like to be a part of Bergheim VFD.

Ken West, Board President

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Placing an Emergency Call


Bergheim VFD is dispatched through the Kendall County system; therefore, 911 should be called for any and all emergencies in our area. When a call is made to 911, the caller's address is used to determine which emergency services are to be dispatched and from which department. Very often, two fire departments are dispatched so that the correct equipment can be sent; this is especially the case for Bergheim VFD, who can only provide limited service at this time. Although the dispatcher has area maps, there are a number of new homes and in some cases located on new streets so it helps to give as specific information about your location as possible. For example, the number of intersections from an established hi-way, could decrease response time for other area departments assisting Bergheim VFD. Please remember that the correct way to summon emergency services is 911.

5th Annual Fundraiser

The Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 5th Annual Dinner/Dance/Auction Fundraiser this year on Saturday, September 17th. There has been a change in the venue from last year – the 2011 Fundraiser will be held at the Kendall County Fairgrounds. As in past years, Carita’s of Bergheim will cater the dinner, Forres Meadows will serve as auctioneer for the live auction, and Bergheim’s own Bernie Tosdevin will perform as the pre-dance entertainment. Dancing this year will be provided by the Almost Patsy Cline Band.

Anyone interested in helping out at this year’s event is welcome to attend the next committee meeting to be held Monday, July 25th at 7 p.m. at the Bergheim Fire Station. Volunteers are still needed. For more information, call Nalga Mebane at (830) 336-4485.

 

Raffle

2011 Ford F-150 4X2
SUPERCREW TRUCK

(excludes Taxes, Title, & License – truck color for illustration only )

 

truck

(Purchased from Bluebonnet Motors, New Braunfels)

Purchase your tickets from

  • Bergheim VFD Board & Volunteer Firefighters
  • Bergheim General Store
  • Bergheim Cellars
  • Bergheim Pet Hospital & Clinic
  • Kendall Woods Dental/Bergheim
  • O’Brien’s Restaurant
  • Jac’s of Boerne 

Drawing
Saturday, September 17, 2011
at the Bergheim VFD Annual Dinner/Dance/Auction – Kendall Co. Fairgrounds
(You need not be present to win)
Why You Should Support the Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department

Bergheim VFD is the first responder if you have a fire or medical emergency at your home or a serious auto accident in this area.

Bergheim VFD, a young organization steadily growing to better serve you, needs your support to pay for essential fire trucks and equipment.
BVFD needs your support to purchase equipment such as that used for transporting water to fires in order to help improve its ISO rating to lower your insurance rates in the future.
Bergheim VFD serves a large area of over 50 square miles of eastern Kendall County, which includes 16 neighborhoods and over 2300 addresses.
Bergheim VFD has a volunteer fire chief (Chief Jeff Hoffstadt) and over 20 volunteer firemen who are willing to put their lives on the line to keep you safe.

Tax-Deductible Contributions

Anyone wishing to make a contribution can do so by mailing a check to Bergheim VFD, P.O. Box 4141, Bergheim, TX 78004. It should be noted that donations can be made in shares of stock as well as cash. Also, sponsorship in the form of a memorial or in honor of an individual or group toward the purchase of the new truck, the February or March Priority Needs Items, or any of the items on the Priority Needs List is welcome. All contributions are tax-deductible as the Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department is a 501c3 approved non-profit organization. The Bergheim VFD Board of Directors and Firefighters greatly appreciate your continued support.

  Landscaping Update
The Boerne Native Plant Society has designated the BVFD grounds a demonstration garden. This designation will allow Boerne NPSOT to contribute manpower, advice and limited funds along with discounts at selected native plant nurseries in San Antonio and Austin. Wilt Shaw, Chairman of the BVFD Landscape Committee, is a member of Boerne NPSOT and the president elect for 2009-10.

Landscape Design (click for an image)

 

Firefighter training continues to take place on Tuesday nights at the station, and the cub scouts meet on Wednesdays.  Any groups in our local area interested in scheduling a meeting/event at the fire station should contact T.J. Garcia our Building Manager (phone 830-336-4809 or email: tjgarcia49@gvtc.com).

 

The Bergheim VFD is a 501C(3) non-profit organization and contributions are deductible under section 170 of the IRS Code. Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so by mailing it to the Bergheim VFD, PO Box 4141, Bergheim, TX 78004. As always, the BVFD Board of Directors appreciates the support and generosity of everyone in the community.