The Niverville Fire and Emergency Services Department held their annual perogy dinner fundraiser on November 11 at the Golden Friendship Centre. This year, it is estimated that about 400 people attended from the community, collectively raising $5,000 for the department. In the last few years, the perogy dinner has become a popular event.
It had previously been announced that the next fundraising goal would involve the purchase of farm accident rescue equipment. With the recent announcement in the change to Niverville’s response area, Fire Chief Keith Bueckert says the department is developing a new plan.
“We have turned our plan now to making a fire training site in town with burn containers, and with the future goal of several other training pieces,” says Bueckert. “We are still working to get farm/heavy rescue equipment and grain rescue. But we are going to work towards this with private grants.”
Bueckert adds that the department will also use a portion of the money to purchase EMS training dolls. These are used to train members in medical crises, such as childbirth and airway emergencies.
“A big thank you to the community for all the support,” says Bueckert. The department also wishes to thank Niverville Bigway and Chicken Chef for their generous food donations, and the many talented volunteer cooks at the Golden Friendship Centre.
