St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department hosts open house
The St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department held its first openhouse on Saturday, Sept. 9. There are 15 active volunteer firefighters through the year, but during fire season about half help elsewhere. (Ashley Fox/Lake County Leader)
Bob Brannan of the St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department, mans the grill during an openhouse on Saturday, Sept.9. Hot dogs, hamburgers and other treats were available for those who stopped by. (Ashley Fox/Lake County Leader)
Ronson Hout, left and Isaac Morgeau, right, try on firefighter gear during the St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department openhouse over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of the St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department)
Hayden Hout waves from a fire truck at the St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department openhouse over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of the St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department)
Volunteer firefighters from the St. Ignatius Fire Department were onhand Saturday, Sept. 9 to answer questions from the public.
During the first-ever open house held by the department, about 20 residents enjoyed hotdogs and cupcakes as well as looking at the vehicles housed at 8 1st Avenue.
Chief Jeremiah Morigeau said that the idea for an open house came about after a discussion with his assistant chief Joe Mitchell. Originally, “it was going to be coffee and donuts” with the public, Morigeau said, adding that the idea was to let people know who’s part of the department and how interested citizens can join.
He confirmed that the department is further discussing about holding an annual open house.
While the event was not for fundraising, Morigeau said that donations were accepted.