By Emilie Parten, The Roving Reporter
On Friday, June 13th, the newly merged Pursley-Union High Volunteer Fire Departments held their annual fund raiser, a fish fry with all of the fish, enough to feed around 200 people, caught by the volunteer firefighters.
The small fire station in Pursley was set up to accommodate the crowds with a fan to stave off the early summer heat.
Despite a small issue with parking, the event was a smash hit, drawing many county residents including Navarro County Volunteer Fire Association President, Aaron Hodge. Riot Blockchain Corsicana purchased fifty-five plates of fish before the event even began, doing their part to aid the small department.
This event raised around $1,500 in 2024 and Pursley Fire Chief, Mark Burleson has big plans for the funds raised this year, hoping to get a little closer to purchasing a new water truck for the Pursley Station.
The Pursley Fire Department has three stations in their sector, located at Purdon, Union High and Pursley, with two trucks at each station. They have a total of eighteen volunteer firefighters to cover more than ninety square miles.
As with many fire departments, Pursley VFD needs volunteers. If you are interested in aiding your community, reach out to a department near you.
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