• Article Photo. Garrison Fire Department's designated pancake maker...at least while I was there
    Garrison Fire Department's designated pancake maker...at least while I was there
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  • Article Photo. Shellsburg Fire Department had a crown filling their bays at the station
    Shellsburg Fire Department had a crown filling their bays at the station
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  • Article Photo. Garrison kicked off Fire Prevention Week serving breakfast to raise funds to support the department
    Garrison kicked off Fire Prevention Week serving breakfast to raise funds to support the department

Area Fire Departments always respond when anyone in the county asks for their help. They cover a multitude of emergencies and sometimes fun events. This week, they will be busy educating kids in the area schools.

The departments in the area have made pancake breakfasts one of the highlights of the fall season. When you see the pancake breakfast signs go up, you know it's Fire Prevention Week. It's a fun way for the kids to get to meet the firemen and often their spouses and children as they serve the community in yet another way, with a hearty breakfast.

Thanks, guys, and gals for all of the work that you do behind the scenes to keep our communities safe...which includes flipping pancakes to raise money for equipment and supplies.