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Trinity Center Volunteer Fire Department 
The Trinity Center Volunteer Fire Department is staffed by volunteers, that is, no one receives compensation for serving. The department is managed by a volunteer Fire Chief and two Captains. Mailing address: Fire Station Address: 111 Trinity Vista St. EMERGENCY: 9-1-1
TCVFD Officers
TCVFD Funding In addition to the TCVFD, the TCCSD maintains the district's fire hydrants and street lights. These items consume about $20,000 per year, leaving some $30,000 to $35,000 for the TCVFD's operating budget. While TCVFD's operating expenses are funded by the district, most capital improvements are funded through fundraising and grants. The North Lake communities are very generous and TCVFD fundraising events are typically very successful. TCVFD events include the biennial Fire (Rummage) Sale, Firehouse Open Houses, and Pancake Breakfasts. These events are typically put on by the TCVFD Auxiliary. Additionally, fundraising for the TCVFD occurs at the Trinity Lake Fest and other area events. The Trinity Center VFD Auxiliary plays a major role in fundraising for the department. The Auxiliary is committed to helping provide the equipment and facilities the department needs to operate. See the Auxiliary website. Following are some of the items that the department has purchased with grants:
TCVFD ISO PPC Classification - 5/9 TCVFD's Class 5 rating applies to all properties within five road miles of the Trinity Center fire station and within 1,000 feet of a creditable hydrant or alternate water supply. This includes the Trinity Center subdivision, Trinity Meadows, Northwood Estates, Trinity Knolls and KOA. Class 9 applies to properties beyond 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant, but within five road miles of the fire station. Properties beyond five road miles from the fire station are Class 10. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) is a commercial company that provides statistical information and other services to the insurance industry. Many years ago, ISO created its Public Protection Classification (PPC) program to provide a rating system for fire departments. Their theory is that insurability of a property is directly related to many factors, one of which is the availability and capability of a local fire department. ISO sends a comprehensive questionnaire, and schedules a site visit by an auditor, to measure the capabilities of a department. Trinity Center VFD has scored well for many years, providing a Class 5/9 rating to local properties. The most recent audit was conducted in 2018. Click here for the letter from ISO confirming our classification rating. For more information about the ISO PPC program, please visit the ISO Mitigation website. TCVFD Annual Reports
TCVFD Documents
TCVFD Chiefs
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