Member Resources

IaR is PVFD’s alerting and coordination app. It shows who’s responding, where they’re headed, and when, so crews can make faster, safer decisions.

See incoming responders and ETA at a glance.
Get dispatch notifications, turn-by-turn directions, and view hydrants/water sources.
Message your crew and mutual-aid partners in-app.

Download the app to your phone or tablet (iOS or Android).
Log in with PVFD’s Agency Login, your username, and password. (If you need credentials, contact an officer.)
Enable permissions (location, notifications, etc.) for the best experience.

App Store: search “IamResponding (IaR)”

Google Play: search “IamResponding (IaR)”

KNOTS and ROPES

Knot Name	Instructions URL
Sheet Bend	https://www.animatedknots.com/sheet-bend-knot
Figure 8	https://www.animatedknots.com/figure-8-knot
Bowline	https://www.animatedknots.com/bowline-knot
Half Hitch	https://www.animatedknots.com/half-hitch-knot
Clove Hitch	https://www.animatedknots.com/clove-hitch-knot-rope-end

Packet includes an overview of PVFD history and organizational branches

Links to core training, including: