Having your support would be a breath of fresh air for the Southern Door Fire Department as they prepare for their annual firefighters’ picnic and parade this weekend. The annual event serves as the department’s biggest fundraiser of the year to help them purchase important equipment for them to use while on call. The day starts with a parade at 11 a.m. and is followed by a busy afternoon of live music, food, games, and more. Southern Door Fire Chief Rich Olson says this year’s funds will go towards paying down the loan they took out to purchase new air packs for their firefighters. He adds that it is encouraging to see the support they receive from not just the community, but from neighboring fire departments as well.

Last year, the department used the event’s proceeds to outfit its new brush truck. Volunteer fire departments like Southern Door rely on grants, fundraisers, and other avenues to help upgrade their equipment.

Picture courtesy of Southern Door Fire Department