December 22, 2011

The History of Willis Point (Book)

Filed under: Willis Point — admin @ 11:56 pm

The first edition of the History of Willis Point (ISBN  978-1-84589-354-0) has been published as of December 2011.   Authored by current long time resident Bill Wright in conjunction with the Willis Point Community Association this brilliant compilation covers the origins of the point from the last ice age to 2002.

 

The history of Willis Point is being written even now by all who follow the quiet tree-lined trails to the shores of the inlets and dip their toes into the cool clear water or hike through the foresets.

Here is a collection of some of their stories, along with the geographical background, natural history and a short history.

December 4, 2011

This is a Tone Test Only

Filed under: Fire Department,Willis Point — gelvedahl @ 11:41 am

The members of the Central Willis Lands Volunteer Fire Department respond to a call while the chief and deputy are away deer hunting.

This satirical short movie was created for and inspired by the past and present members of the Willis Point Volunteer Fire Department and deliberately pokes fun at some of their exploits.  It was originally screened at their annual Christmas party in 2011. Volunteer firefighters spend many hours practicing and preparing for very serious emergency calls but nothing can prevent a little bit of mayhem.   Most volunteers should be able to relate to this hence sharing the movie on the web.

October 18, 2011

The Pointer 2011

Filed under: The Pointer,Willis Point — gelvedahl @ 8:54 pm

January 21, 2011

Mutual Aid Call to Higlands District

Filed under: Fire Department,Willis Point — gelvedahl @ 10:07 pm

WPVFD was paged to assist the Highlands Fire Department on January 19th at about 6pm to suppress a structure fire.   See the check news report here:

April 5, 2010

The Pointer, 2010

Filed under: The Pointer,Willis Point — gelvedahl @ 7:17 pm

Click on the links to access each issue in PDF format

September 28, 2009

The Pointer, 2009

Filed under: The Pointer,Willis Point — MarkRoozendaal @ 1:50 pm

Click on the links to access each issue in PDF format

September 13, 2009

Fire Wise Landscaping

Filed under: Willis Point — gelvedahl @ 9:50 am

Here are some helpful tips on fire safe landscaping for your home.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmVFOGcGvUc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjQ3Vf6wEUM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7U9Wxg_YSE 

June 24, 2009

Home Fire Safety Evacuation

Filed under: Fire Department,The Pointer — gelvedahl @ 9:57 am

Here are some examples of home evacuation during a fire.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PiUVOmRAXk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OjgN6SsNso

June 21, 2009

Fire safety tips

Filed under: Fire Department,The Pointer — gelvedahl @ 2:52 pm

Hello Pointers,

There are two fire safety tips to watch, the first is about barbeque safety and the second is stove top fire safety.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNupQDZsqBE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyrbiU0sB4s

May 23, 2009

No Open Burning

Filed under: Burning Regulations,Willis Point — gelvedahl @ 8:20 am

May 31 st is the last day for open burning in Willis Point, no other fires are permitted until the fall.