PCFD Challenge Coin

Meaning behind the PCFD challenge coin:

Front:

• Department patch - Click on the patch to see it's meaning.
• Kickin' Ash Between the Lakes - Polk City is unique in that the town lies between Salyorville and Big Creek Lakes...literally meaning that the Polk City Fire Department kicks ash between two lakes.
• 24-7-365 - We are always on call.
• Six stars (three on each side) - The stars stand for the three divisions within our department: Fire Division, EMS Division & Training Division. It also represents the six pillars of the PCFD mission statement, "The mission of the Polk City Fire Department is to minimize the loss of life and property of our residents and neighbors through education, prevention, and by delivering the highest level of fire and emergency medical services.".

Back:

• Firemen walking - Represents the brotherhood and the never ending job of a firefighter.
• American flag - Proud to be an American!
• Iowa flag - Our location...Polk City, Iowa.
• Success is never final, failure is never fatal; it's courage that counts. - Winston Churchill - It takes courage and never recognizing failure to be a firefighter.

History of the Challenge Coin

The challenge coin started within the military ranks but soon became a firefighter tradition. East coast firefighters started using the challenge coins due to the large east coast military influence and it has now swept throughout the country. To view more history of the challenge coin, please open this link: History of the Challenge Coin

Challenge Coin Rules

There are rules with everything...Are you up to take the challenge? Click here to see the rules: Challenge Coin Rules

Can You Cache the PCFD Coin?

If you are into Geo Caching then keep a lookout for the PCFD coin to come to a cache near you! Click here to follow the PCFD Travel Bug Dog Tag through it's journey.

Thanks

Thanks to Coins for Anything, Inc. for all their help and great work!