Saving Lives and Protecting Property
Vander Fire District
Station 2 & Station 8
MISSION
The Primary Mission of the Vander / Cedar Creek Fire Department shall be to provide the highest level of fire protection and fire prevention and to improve public safety by promoting the control of fire hazards and edeavoring to eliminate fire hazards. The Vander / Cedar Creek Fire Department is dedicated to the safety, health and well being of the entire community and is committed to maintaining the highest professional standards in order to provide the services necessary to protect all citizens and to prevent the loss of life and property.
HISTORY OF DEPARTMENTS
On November 17, 1955 the Vander Volunteer Fire Department was organized in response to concerned citizens of the Vander area. The people of the area knew their homes, businesses and lives were in danger after witnessing local resident barn burning to the ground. The Vander Volunteer Fire Department was organized on November 17, 1955.
On June 25, 1992 the Vander Fire Department held it’s annual meeting. At this meeting a petition was read from area citizens requesting a satellite station in the Cedar Creek area. In August the application process began for Cedar Creek fireman. The fireman passing the application process would begin training at Vander Fire Department. In 1993 turnout gear and pagers were purchased for the Cedar Creek firemen. Also during this time, the land at 4960 Tabor Church Rd was purchased for the Cedar Creek Fire Station. In May of 1993 a siren for the Cedar Creek Station was donated to Vander Fire Department from Yadkin Road Fire Department.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
MEMORIAL
A Fire Fighter's Prayer
Give me Concern for others A willingness to seek out those in need... Give me Courage The boldness of Spirit to face and conquer fear, to share and endure the ordeal of one who needs me... Give me Strength Strength of heart, to bear whatever burden might be placed upon me... and strength of body to deliver to safety all those placed within my care... Give Me the Wisdom to Lead the Compassion to comfort, and the Love to serve unselfishly wherever You take Me...and Please, Lord, through it all, Be At My Side.
