Lake George Fire Protection District grateful for support
Recent fundraising efforts have been very successful for the Lake George Fire Protection District.
“We are very grateful for the support of our community for raising funds for Lake George Fire Protection District to continue our dedicated support to our community,” Board Treasurer Tom Hopkins said.
The spaghetti dinner and online auction combined with direct donations brought the amount raised to $45,010.00. Over 500 dinners were served, all cooked and served by the volunteers of LGFPD. There were 169 items listed on the auction site from 73 donors.
“It was so great to see so many friends; old and new who came to help and support us,” volunteer firefighter Christine Aldridge said.
Monies raised will go with matching grant funds for water and ice rescue equipment. The water and ice rescue equipment will consist of two ice rescue suits, a rapid deployment craft, 14 water rescue vests, and 14 water rescue helmets.
These items total $11,234.60 and are being purchased with a matching grant which will split with LGFPD at $5,617.30. The specialized backcountry rescue/wildland fire response UTV, will cost $35,000. But will serve as a great asset to reach fire scenes and rescues more efficiently.
“This new equipment will help us tremendously in our efforts to serve this supportive community,” firefighter Bill Martin, volunteer said.
“In addition to keeping our responders safe, having up to date equipment will help ensure quality outcomes during critical responses while serving the Lake George Community and neighboring communities as called upon,” Chief Susan Bernstetter said.
On top – Trisian Weaver, in truck Roger Aldridge, left to right top row – Alex Walsh, Bill Martin, Christine Aldridge, Kelly St. Clair, Randy Zettlemoyer, Chief, Susan Bernstetter, Ed Adams, John Mogon, Sandie Comstock, Lisa Meade, and John Hayes. Bottom row left to right – Scott Miller, Ron Howland, Tom Hopkins, JB Cobb, and Michael Meade. Missing from photo Kerry Bynes, Clay Douglas, Russell Granger, Clint Howard, Kenric Johnson, Allen Kerby, Luke Ludden, Steve McCoy, Melody Money, Clara Peterson, Chloe Sebring, Robert “Stu” Stewart, Lara Thomas, Chad Timinskis, Kirk Weaver, Nancy Weaver, and Junior Firefighter Sean Mogon.