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In 1947, Hennepin Fire Department was officially formed. The Maltese Cross was worn, by the fireman, with images of tools used by the fire service placed on and around it's shield. Back in 1996, one of our fireman set out to design a patch or shield for us to wear on our department uniforms. It wasn't like he didn't like the Maltese Cross. No, it was simply that he felt a need to tie us, the members of the
Hennepin Fire Department, to the community in which we serve.
This patch, or shield, was designed by our Assistant Chief Rob McNally. He spent countless hours
working on it's design. His final draft is what you see us wearing proudly today. Several basic ideas
were thrown around, by the members, for the patch design. But when we saw what Rob had done
on his own, the choice was clear. His design was unanimously accepted by the members.
Rob really put in the time, effort, and used his own creativity to truly tie us to the community.
The Maltese Cross in the center, ties us to the brotherhood of fireman all over the world.
The home is that of the founding trustee Thomas Dore. He is the man, for whom our station is named, and also represents our village.
Under the Maltese Cross are ducks in water amongst cattails. Which is the adopted symbol of Hennepin.
The grain bin and auger represents our farming community, as well as the elevators in the area.
The lower area of the patch is used to represent our local industry.
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