By Emilie Parten, The Roving Reporter
The Volunteer Firefighters Association meeting, held on April 15th focused on the resignation of the elected president, Dylan Tidwell who, for personal reasons, opted to leave his position. His vice president, Aaron Hogue moved up to President by election and Mark Burleson was appointed to VP.
The annual “Fill the Boot” fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association raised more than $4000, over $1300 more than the 2024 fundraiser. Participating departments were Angus, Chatfield, Emhouse, Kerens, Rice, and Richland VFDs.
The firefighter’s annual banquet will be held on August 19th at the Cook Center at 6PM, due to the imminent closure of their usual location, the IOOF Event Center.
The next VFA Meeting will be held on May 20th at 7PM.