Come out to the Off the Clock bar, 4409 FM 725 on Saturday June 15th and join us for a fun afternoon of music, food, activities for the kids , silent auction and, of course, beautiful fire trucks. The fun starts at 1:00 p.m. and will continue all afternoon. Proceeds will benefit the McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department. Come show your support and enjoy the afternoon with us!!
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McQueeney VFD Makes a Splash at Field Days May 16th and 17th
The McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department added to the excitement of the McQueeney Elementary Field Day, bringing their shiny red fire trucks and plenty of water for fun.
McQueeney VFD Represented at Nascar Race at the Circuit of the Americas
McQueeney volunteers answered the call for pit road firefighters at a Nascar race at COTA on March 23rd and March 24th. Justin Burns and Steven Smith, shown in the photo below, both represented our department well at the races. Thank you Justin and Steven!
McQueeney Volunteers Train Hard
It is probably little known and underappreciated how hard our volunteers work to prepare themselves for the variety of situations they have to deal with on a regular basis. Training takes place three Monday evenings each month, plus often times on weekends and other weekdays. Often they jointly train with other area departments. Training includes medical, fire and other emergency situations. Please thank and praise these members for their selfless dedication to the welfare of our community!
McQueeney VFD Halloween Party Cancelled for 2023
Dear McQueeney residents. Regrettably, due to circumstances beyond the department’s control, we regret to announce the cancellation of our annual Halloween bay event this year.
We will still be distributing candy at our second location on Walnut Avenue in McQueeney Estates on Halloween evening. All goblins, please stop by!
McQueeney VFD Makes Strong Appearance at National Night Out–Altwein Lane
Mc Queeney Volunteers Take Part in Tower Climb
Three members of the McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department participated in the annual Tower Climb commemorating those firefighters and first responders that lost their lives in the terrorist attack at the twin towers in New York on 9/11/2001. The participants climb the Tower of the Americas twice to represent the 110 floors of the towers that were destroyed. On that fateful day, 343 firefighters, 70 law enforcement offers and 9 EMS personnel perished attempting to save the lives of the occupants of the towers. Representing the McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department were Interim Chief Ray Salas, Lt. Jonathan Dominguez, and Lt. Stephen Talavera.
McQueeney Elementary Field Day
McQueeney Elementary held Field Days on Thursday, May 11th and Friday May 12th. The students were allowed to participate in a number of fun outdoor activities, and treated to snow cones. The McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department was on site with several of their vehicles including their ladder truck. Students were “cooled down” with spray from the trucks and hoses.
Long Time McQueeney VFD Volunteer is Called Home
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of retired Assistant Chief Charles “Chuck” Hoagland, of the McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department. Chuck, as he was known to his family, friends, and neighboring volunteer fire departments, began his firefighter/EMT career with the McQueeney VFD on December 10, 1980 after serving in the Navy for 8 years and retiring as a Lieutenant.Chuck is one of the founding members of The McQueeney VFD and served the McQueeney community for 43 years. Chuck currently holds the record for the longest career as a volunteer firefighter/EMT in Guadalupe County.
For those that have ever experienced an emergency in our community; it is very probable that Chuck was first on scene. He was very knowledgeable, determined, and above all selfless. We looked up to Chuck and always took his opinions and feedback with high regard and trust. Many of the EMT’s that have volunteered and currently volunteer for The McQueeney VFD were trained by Chuck. His sense of humor, boldness, leadership and above all his presence will be greatly missed. Please keep the Hoagland family in your prayers as they navigate through this difficult time.
Charles “Chuck” Hoagland EOW 4-27-23
Rest easy brother, we got it from here.
Respectfully,
The Members of the McQueeney VFD
Chuck’s memorial was held on Thursday, May 4th at McQueeney Baptist Church. The hearse bearing Chuck from Goetz Funeral Home in Seguin to the church in McQueeney was escorted by a huge procession of fire department vehicles from departments from the surrounding area including Seguin, New Braunfels, Lake Dunlap, Geronimo, Marion, New Berlin and others, as well as motorcycles from the Brothers in Arms Motorcycle Club and many private vehicles. The ceremony at the church included rites by uniformed military and fire and rescue representives and Amazing Grace performed by the Combined Emergency Services Organizations Pipes and Drums Corp.
Thank you to the Seguin Gazette for sharing their photos with the McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department!