A volunteer committee plans and holds three events a year for all family members of the CFD, and retirees. If you are interested in joining the committee or have ideas to make future events even more fun, please send an e-mail to CFDfamilyEvents@gmail.com.

Game & Movie Nighters Enjoyed Good Times

On April 24th, we were blessed with great weather and took the party outside to the fire pit on the Station 2 patio. Firefighters, their families and friends enjoyed roasting their own hot dogs, playing games in the bay, watching Disney and Pixar movies in the training room (much popcorn consumed), eating s'mores and sharing many laughs. The kids did a great job busting up two fire truck pinatas and scooping up all the candy and toys hidden inside.

A mild spring evening, hotdogs, and a small controlled fire tempted many to enjoy their first 2010 picnic on the Station 2 patio

Firefighter Dave Hults trains in new recruits Isabelle "Izzy" Eckart and Joe Ruff

Two red fire truck pinatas were demolished. No injuries were reported (although many cameras were at the ready to catch them for a chance at an AFV entry)

CFD Holiday Dinner a Huge Success
Large Donation to Local Food Shelf Made

The first annual CFD Holiday Dinner drew over 90 CFD family & firefighters to Station 2 on Saturday, November 21. Each family contributed to a large donation for the Centennial Food Shelf that our firefighters delivered during their weekly drill.

The Centennial Fire Relief Association and Chief Striech provided generous support for the purchase of turkeys, as well as a holiday ornament given to each firefighter. Families brought a delicious array of appetizers, side dishes and desserts. A craft room proved very popular, and many families took home the results of their children's artistic talents. A group enjoyed watching classic holiday films like Rudolph and Frosty in the training room while families enjoyed eating, mingling and playing in the bay.

Of course, as the last people sat down to eat, the firefighters had a call for Stations 1 and 2. Since all the equipment and turnout gear for both stations were on hand at Station 2 during the event, the firefighters called left straight from their dinners. The entire group stood and cheered as they left.

Upon their return, Engine 11 picked up a slightly stranded Santa (we think he intended to be rescued) and brought him to Station 2 so he could hear the Christmas wishes of all the CFD children in attendance.

Pictures taken by Bruder and Schweigert are available via the "T" drive, accessible from each station.

The Santa Mob in action!

Family Events Planning Committee Members with Santa. From top left clockwise: Nikki Koskela, Cyndi Eckart, Wendy Schweigert and Katie Weber

Support Family Events and Show Off Your CFD Station Pride!

Notice the cool Centennial Fire t-shirts worn by some family members during the Holiday dinner? The Family Events Committee and the Relief Association have created websites for each station offering t-shirts, sweatshirts, infant and youth gear, mugs, hats, bags, pet gear, toys and more. Each station has their own unique design on a variety of items. Proceeds go to the Centennial Relief Association and help support Family events.

Wearing a station shirt to a family event is a great way to show others which station your firefighter and your family supports. Adult shirts say "Mutual Aid" under the new CFD logo, while youth t's sport a "Next Generation" tag.
Anyone in your station group pregnant? Our maternity t-shirts have an arrow to the belly and "New Recruit". Both kids and maternity shirts say "STAY BACK 500 FEET" on the back.

All items are purchased directly by you, and shipped right to your door. If you order the wrong size or don't like the items, returns are simple and free. These items are very high-quality and last (we have some t-shirts and mugs that have been with us for over 2 years and still look great).

Click the links FOR YOUR STATION to take you to the store designed for you & your family.