Van Buren Commission Approves Federal Money For VFD Maintenance
The Van Buren County Commission has approved about $50,000 to help the county’s volunteer fire departments with maintenance efforts. Mayor Greg Wilson asked the commission Tuesday night to use some of its remaining ARP funding of $128,000. Wilson said one example of need was the Fall Creek Falls Department that dished out over $6,000 for […]
Piney VFD Hosting Fish Fry And Auction Fundraiser Friday
The Piney Volunteer Fire Department will host a Fish Fry and Auction Fundraiser this Friday starting at 5 p.m. Public Information Officer Tiwanna Bricker said that the fire department will have a dinner including fish or chicken, potatoes, coleslaw, and hush puppies. She said that there will be an auction following dinner. “We usually have […]
Mt. Gilead VFD To Host Taco Night Fundraiser On Saturday
Mount Gilead Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Taco Night fundraiser on Saturday, February 19th. Chief Thomas Steele said that the department is providing an all-you-can-eat taco bar for those attending. “Tacos are fun,” Steele said. “Our families are in support of doing the taco bar and they’re the ones that are really going to […]
Cassville VFD Cooking Community Breakfast Saturday As Fundraiser
The Cassville Volunteer Fire Department in Sparta will be fundraising through a breakfast this Saturday. Fire Chief Teddy Stockton said his crew consists of 30 members. Stockton said by buying a plate, you help the department conduct training and buy gear. “We’ve had some new recruits this year,” Stockton said. “To suit a fireman up, […]
Sparta’s Bondecroft VFD Looking To Purchase New Generator
Sparta’s Bondecroft Volunteer Fire Department wants to be a hub for the community during emergencies. Chief Ryan Edmonds said for that reason, the department is looking into purchasing a new generator for its facility. “We’ve had incidents in the past where we’ve had to run on generators for two or three days at a time, […]
Dodson Branch VFD Starting Annual Fundraiser
The Dodson Branch Fire Department is starting its annual door to door fundraiser tomorrow. The door knocking will take place each Saturday in March until the department has visited each residence in Dodson Branch. Volunteer members will follow COVID-19 guidelines while visiting residents. Anyone who is asking for donations will be able to provide paperwork […]
Volunteer Fire Departments Surviving
Fewer fundraisers. Fewer funds. That’s the way it works for the men and women who protect homes across the Upper Cumberland as members of volunteer fire departments. Right now, they are managing. Clay County’s East 52 Chief James King said the station had to cancel their largest fundraising event this year. “Our county government gives […]
