Standard Firefighters show off engine at fundraiser

Times Contributor

 

Standard Firefighters showed off their fire engine on Saturday night to a great crowd of kids and adults alike at their BBQ beef fundraiser for their new Fire Department.

After a great meal of BBQ beef cooked by the Standard Lions Association, they held both a silent auction, which brought in $4,985, and a rousing live auction which brought in just over $14,500. Cody Hayes from Strathmore graciously volunteered his time and ability in leading the auction to help with the cause.

Many community members and kids came out for the event and there was a good representation of neighboring fire department members from Carseland, Rockyford and Rosebud in attendance.

The largest item sold in the live auction sold was pipe that Tervita (formerly known as Normcan) brought in just over $5,800. Firefighter Mark Duguay won the 50/50 guess of how much money would be brought in between the silent and live auction and he proudly went home with half of the dollars raised in the ticket sales.

Small communities rely on the volunteer firefighters and EFRT (Emergency First Response Team) to be the first on the scenes for any event whether it be fire or medical in and around the communities in which they are placed. Many of the communities pool their man resources (whether they are town or rural) for larger events and it is nice to see that they come together on matters such as these and support one another in keeping their members and communities safe.

For more information about joining the volunteers please send your requests to cao@standardab.ca or www.cvfsa.ca.