The Oakfield Fire Department honored Robert “Buck” Hilchey for 50 years of service to the Oakfield Volunteer Fire Department on Monday evening. Hilchey joined the department in 1971 and served with many of his family members. He was Chief of the Department from 1979-80 and then again in 1987-1992.
Hilchey also served as President of the Department from 2000-2001, and then again in 2005 and on the Board of Directors during his career. He was a member of the Ball stand committee and assisted in building Memorial Field next to the fire hall on Albert street. Hilchey also held the position of Chairman on the Fire Advisory Board.
History continues with members of Hilchey’s own family all serving the department currently.
Monday evening’s award ceremony was the first since 2019.
5 years of service:
Tyler Hamn
Jacob Matteson
Collin Scheiber
Andrew Steel
20 years of service:
Chad Hilchey
Doug Moyels
Randal Warner
25 years of service:
Kathy Hopkins
Pete Scheiber
30 years of service:
Bill Sturgeon
35 years of service:
Dan Luker
James Lundmark
40 years of service:
Doug Hensel
50 years of service:
Robert Hilchey
Congratulations Buck on receiving your 50-year award. Job well done sir.