Help equip the Elk Fire Volunteer Fire Departments
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My name is Lacie Schwend. I had the pleasure of serving on the Ranchester Fire Department in 2013 and 2014. The picture you see for this fundraiser was our backyard on the night of September 30, 2024.
My family and I reside in the Tongue River Valley outside Dayton, Wyoming. On September 27, 2024, a fire (The Elk Fire) was started by a lightning strike. In the last seven days, it has continued to burn out of control, consuming over 50,000 acres in our beloved Big Horn Mountains.
My family and I were asked to evacuate our home on Tuesday, October 1, at approximately 11:30 pm. The extreme Wyoming wind and dry conditions contributed to the need for a fast evacuation. Our neighbor's homes, our home, and several acres of personal property were spared due to the rapid action of the volunteer fire departments of Sheridan County, specifically Dayton Fire and Rescue and the Ranchester Fire Department. We are forever grateful, and so is our community!
In my family's efforts to help, we want to start this fundraiser. This fundraiser is specifically for the volunteer fire departments in Sheridan County. After their continued efforts in fighting and controlling this monster fire, which is still a large threat to the community and Sheridan County, they will need new gear and equipment.
The funds raised through this fundraiser will be evenly distributed to the following departments: Dayton Fire and Rescue, Tongue River Fire Department, Goose Valley Fire Department, Big Horn Fire Department, Clearmont Fire Department, and the Story Volunteer Fire Department.
No funds raised in this fundraiser will be allocated to individuals or families who need relief funds at this time.
Other key members of the community are reportedly working on establishing a relief fund for the fire victims. Once I know where these funds or relief accounts are, I will post them here.
In speaking with Rick Bilodeau, Chief of Dayton Fire and Rescue, and Jeff Barron, Chief of Tongue River Fire, the most significant need is consumables such as Gloves ($30/pair), Wildland Pants ($230-$250/pair), and shirts ($225/each). I want to gift each Department enough funds to purchase ten pairs of pants/shirts or $2,500.
If you are uncomfortable donating online, please bring a cash or check donation to any of the following locations:
Big Horn Fire Department
Jon Warder, Chief
PO Box 501
Big Horn, WY 82833
307-672-7465
Clearmont Fire District
Josh McKinley, Chief
PO Box 126
Clearmont, WY 82835
307-758-4303
Dayton Fire Department
Rick Bilodeau, Chief
PO Box 430
Dayton, WY 82836
307-655-9406
Goose Valley Fire Department (Sheridan Area Rural Fire Protection District)
Alan Trumbull, Chief
Website http://goosevalleyfire.com
PO Box 641
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-674-6844
Story Fire Department
Heather Watt, Chief
Email: [e-mail geredigeerd]
PO Box 4
Story, WY 82842
Work: [telefoonnummer bewerkt]
Ranchester Fire Department (Tongue River Fire Protection District)
Jeff Barron, Chief
Email: [e-mail geredigeerd]
Ranchester, WY 82839
307-655-9561
I appreciate your support.
Organisator
Lacie Schwend
Organisator
Dayton, WY