Hillsboro Fire Department has recently offered 17 new firefighter positions.  This is the largest hiring process in the department's history.  The 17 recruits will be trained in an academy setting before going on the line.  These positions are being filled in order to staff the upcoming Station 5.

The Fire Service has lost another Brother, one that many of you may remember.  Eddie Martin was present during a past 9/11 memorial service we had as a department.  Eddie brought his beautiful 9/11 memorial motorcycle that many admired as a very touching tribute to our fallen Brothers.  He past away recently after a hard fought battle with cancer.  Below you will find a link to a memorial website Eddie's daughter has setup.  There is a huge effort to raise money to get Eddie's Bike to New York and to make a memorial utilizing the bike.  Be sure to visit the website and get the word out about the noble fund raiser.  Thanks go out to Brother Harvey for getting this information to the Union.

We Shall Never Forget!

http://www.stephskitchen.com/edmartin.htm

Mrs. Miller’s husband Cecil Miller was a volunteer for our department back in the 30’s to the 60’s.  Cecil Miller died 31 years ago of Cancer. Mrs. Miller was a very active member of the Hillsboro Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary.  Mrs. Miller has not been able to utilize her back yard due to medical conditions.  Mrs. Miller did not have the support to assist.  A ramp was built by Local 2210 members and was funded by Random Acts.  The ramp allows Mrs. Miller to enjoy her back yard as she pleases and she expressed her gratitude towards those who helped. 

Hillsboro Firefighters once again participated in this years MDA Fill The Boot. Going car to car throughout Hillsboro to raise over $13,000. Local 2210 bumped it up to make it an even $14,000. Firefighter Mark Gregg presented a check to MDA during the Jerry Lewis Telethon.