Shinbone Valley Vol. Fire Dept.

08/31/2026

As first responders, we are paged to a call with details of what to expect when we arrive. We listen, prepare ourselves, and hurry to get there because we know that someone needs help.

As we’re making our way to the scene, so many thoughts run through our minds. What will we find when we get there? How serious is it? What will we need to do? Who will need us?

But there is one thing you can never truly prepare yourself for—the pain of a family desperately waiting for help for someone they love.
The screams.
The cries.
The tears.
The look on their faces.
Those are the things that stay with you.

No matter how many calls you run, there are some that become etched into your heart. You can feel the family’s pain so deeply that even after the call is over, the equipment is put away, and you finally make it home, your heart is still at the scene.

You pray. And you pray hard.
You pray for the family. You pray for their loved one. You pray for the days ahead. And sometimes, you find yourself praying for people you may never even meet again.

Today, we are asking our Shinbone Valley community to please join us in prayer for 2 families who are facing an unimaginable time. Please pray for them, their loved ones, and everyone affected by yesterday’s accident.

We also want to say a very special thank you to Brandon, Haley, Chris, and Alicia for everything you did yesterday to help. Your kindness and willingness to step up meant more than you know.
We are also grateful for the Clay E911 dispatchers, Clay County Rescue Squad, ALEA, and Bishops Towing. Please remember each one and our firefighters in your prayers.

Please pray for these families and donate to the two different Go Fund Me accounts set up for them. ❤️🙏

08/26/2026

08/18/2026

Congratulations Hi-Pine Volunteer Fire Department!
We are excited to see another hard working and deserving Clay County volunteer fire department receive this grant.

🚒 Big News! The Hi-Pine Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce that it is one of 150 volunteer fire departments across the nation to receive a $10,000 grant through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. In collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), State Farm has awarded $1.5 million in grants to help local fire departments obtain needed equipment to increase their responders safety, effectiveness and ability to serve their community.

With this grant, Hi-Pine VFD will be able to purchase new hose and nozzles for the pumper truck, new radios for members, and other much needed equipment.

We to thank State Farm and National Volunteer Fire Council for all their efforts and helping volunteer fire departments across the nation.

08/16/2026

Apparently, the trees in Shinbone Valley missed the memo that Sunday mornings are for sleeping until 7:00 a.m. and then heading to church! 😂🌳

For the second Sunday morning in a row, we’ve had a tree down to start our morning. I’m beginning to think these trees are just trying to make sure we don’t sleep through church! 😂

All jokes aside, we are truly blessed with our fire family. We may get called out at the craziest times, but there’s something special about serving alongside people who will drop what they’re doing to help their community.
And in just a few hours, we’ll meet back up again—not for a tree this time, but for Sunday School. ❤️🙏

Thankful for this fire family and the people who make Shinbone Valley feel like home! 🚒❤️

08/12/2026

Early morning vehicle accident on Hwy 49 North with no injuries.

08/05/2026

Tonight's call was for a HUGE tree down on Hwy. 49 at the Ketchemedoggie Creek Bridge.
We would like to thank everyone who called, texted, and messaged us about the tree. We truly depend on our community to be the eyes and ears of our little valley, and we are so grateful for each of you.

A special thank you to Rex Rowell, Trent Smith, Todd Hurst, and Tyler Hurst for coming out to lend a hand. We appreciate you stepping up to help our firefighters.

You'll also notice in the picture below just how important our Sheriff's Department is to us. The tree was down in a dangerous location around a curve, making it difficult for oncoming traffic to see at night. It also blocked access for most of us trying to reach the fire station and get a truck with emergency lights positioned on both sides of the scene. Thankfully, Deputy Palfrey arrived almost immediately after we did and directed traffic from the Ketchemedoggie Road side, helping keep everyone safe.

Thank you to the Clay E911 dispatchers for always being there when we need you, and thank you to Travis, Trevor, Justin, and Patrick for responding.

We are incredibly thankful for the support of this community. We couldn't do what we do without each and every one of you!

08/02/2026

Business Meeting
Today 8-2-2026
4:00 p.m.

Everyone welcome!