Caring for our community, changing lives

For the past two years, Hickory Flat Volunteer Association (HFVA) has been quietly offering lifesaving classes every month at no cost to residents of Cherokee County and beyond. In 24 months, more than 560 citizens have been certified in CPR, thanks to the dedication of these volunteers. Classes offered include CPR/AED, First Aid, First Responder, and Bleeding Control.

The past few months, we have had to shut down all our certification offerings to the community. We will most likely double our class schedule once we can open the doors again, said HFVA President Tim Crossland, adding that its his hope that classes can begin in late June.

HFVA offers all certification courses at no charge and is financially supported through donations offered by students and members of the community.

For 45 years, our community has been very supportive of our organization. From 1975 to 2018, when we were the Hickory Flat Volunteer Fire Department, and today, as Hickory Flat Volunteer Association, we have always been there to help people in need of our services, said Crossland. We are thrilled that we can continue to use our skills and expertise to train other people to save lives. June is Health and Wellness month and a perfect time to get certified or recertified in CPR.

HFVA members consist of career firefighters, volunteer firefighters, nurses, EMTs, fitness instructors, building contractors, and others. Some of the original founding members are still active in the organization. To find out more information about HFVA and other community services, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit HFVA.org.