JOHNSON SIDING, S.D. — When pondering of summer season, many individuals would possibly consider meals cooked on a grill or a picnic within the heat climate.
Johnson Siding Volunteer Hearth Division (JSVFD) did each by grilling for his or her annual picnic Saturday at Hearth Station 1 in Pennington County.
The general public might cease by to take pleasure in a lunch offered by the JSVFD and even eat with a number of the firefighters. Folks might have a sizzling canine or bratwurst with or with out toppings. Sides like baked beans, potato salad, chips and cookies have been additionally out there.
“It’s not supposed to essentially be a fundraiser. It’s simply supposed to have the general public come and see the fireplace division and meet the those that shield them and get somewhat free meals,” Johnson Siding Volunteer Hearth Division Chief Steve Sensible stated.
Regardless that it’s thought-about a fundraiser, and the station had boots on the tables for donations, the fireplace division appears like connecting with the group is extra essential.
Hearth vans have been out of the station for individuals to have a look at, whereas some tools was set out on a desk within the constructing for friends to see.
“The individuals who pay our wages are the taxpayers,” Sensible stated. “If we will get them right here and so they can see what their tax {dollars} are doing and the way we spent it, I feel that’s a win-win for everyone.”
Final 12 months, the picnic introduced in about 150 individuals, often a much bigger crowd coming in round midday, which was the fifth 12 months of the occasion.
“I feel that is most likely our sixth 12 months of the picnic. I’m certain it’s been accomplished earlier than that. However we haven’t accomplished it for some time, and now we’re again to possibly six years.” Sensible stated.
The JSVFD, which was based in 1965, serves and gives emergency providers to the central Black Hills.
To be taught extra, you’ll be able to go to the JSVFD Facebook page.
