The officers and firefighters of the IHBVFD would like to announce that Santa is coming!

Santa will first appear at Gleason park on Friday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. Santa is looking forward to hearing what everyone wants for the holidays. He also said that he will be bringing treats for all the children!

Santa will then be going around each neighborhood the following week aboard our decorated fire truck! He will be visiting a different section of the city from Saturday the 15th through Wednesday the 19th starting at 6:00 p.m. The zones are as follows:

Zone 1 – Saturday 12/15:

North of Banana River Drive to Cassia Blvd. East and West of South Patrick Dr.

Zone 2 – Sunday 12/16:

West of Palmer Road to Banana River and South of Banana River Drive and West of South Patrick Drive Gleason Park South to Eau Gallie Blvd, Parkside Place West to the Banana River.

Zone 3 – Monday 12/17:

Bella Coola Drive, South to Marion Street Between South Patrick Drive and School Road.

Zone 4 – Tuesday 12/18:

South of Marion Street to Eau Gallie Blvd, East of Parkside Place to Highway A1A.

Zone 5 – Wednesday 12/19:

Poinsetta Dr. South to Marion Street between School Road and Highway A1A.

We are taking special requests on Thursday 12/20 and Friday 12/21. If you would like to make a special request, please send an email with your address to station56@ihbvfd56.com.

If there is inclement weather on the night of your zone, we will be making it up on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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The IHBVFD held it’s annual Awards Night Dinner on Saturday January 14, 2012. Congratulations to this years award winners. Firefighter of the Year – Zack Anderson, Bronze Coupling Award – Rick LaDell, Corporation Man of the Year – Hank Aprea, Training Award – Jill Carrick and Matt Cooch, Signal 13 Response to Calls Award – Matt Cooch, Hans and Franz Physical Fitness Award – A slimmer and trimmer Brent Thompson. A Special Recognition Award to Rick LaDell for all his efforts in securing a piece of steel from the NYC World Trade Center for our 911 Memorial. Here are some pictures from a memorable night.

For the third year in a row the IHBVFD was asked to be the food vendor for the Annual Indian Harbour Beach Art Festival. Proceeds generated from this event go towards the continued improvements and maintenance of the Fallen Firefighter and 9-11 Memorials. The IHBVFD thanks everyone for their continued support.

Firefighters from IHBVFD spent a few hours with the kids during the semi annual Bright Star Kids Camp at IHB Recreation Center.