Awards & Accomplishments

     The Hometown Fire Rescue Department has received many awards and accomplishments over the years and continue to strive for excellence.  Our value statement or motto reflects our committment to service from a dedicated group of Firefighting Professionals.  Here are a few highlights of our accomplishments:

ISO Class 2 Insurance Grade

2010 Helpful Hands Inc Firefighter Inaugural Calendar

 1st City to Implement a Tornado Siren Warning System

1st City to Implement a Fire Safety Demonstration Trailer

Lifestyle Magazine 2002 Inauguration Cover Photograph

Successfully Secured 1/2 Million Dollars in Grant Revenue

IFSTA 1996 Calendar Cover Photo (Lt. Ruping Photographer)

 2009 Recipient of Metal from 9-11 Tragedy for Oviedo Memorial

Residential Fire Safety Institute Life Safety Achievement Award

Resolution in 2004 Honoring Performance for Multiple Hurricane Events

Resolution in 2009 Preserving the Hometown Fire Rescue Department

"Zero" Deficiencies Grade for Two Unannounced Florida Bureau of Health EMS Inspections

Participant in 2009 with Florida Hospital Centra Care-Get Healthy Florida and Setting a World Record for Most Blood Pressures & Community Event