You may or may not know that one of the missions of the Missouri State Fair Volunteer Fire Department (MSFVFD) is to support different causes throughout the State of Missouri so that we may be able to continue to progress one of our main missions, helping others. Many fire department, EMS, and dispatch members come to our department to dedicate their time and energy, and when needed, we hope to be able to return the favor.
To achieve this mission, in 1998 the members of the Missouri State Fair Volunteer Fire Department established our Union, the International Order of Dragon Slayers. The purpose of this Union has been to raise funds for charitable causes that are brought forth and voted on by the members of the MSFVFD. This year, we switched things up a bit and auctioned off items that were donated by multiple businesses throughout the State of Missouri.
We would like to recognize the following businesses for donating to our cause because, with their support, we were able to support all the causes brought forth to us by our members. In total, between our “Union Dues,” “Fines,” direct donations, and items donated for us to auction off to our members, we were able to raise $3200 this year! With this money, we were able to sponsor a floor at the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s 911 Stair Climb, give a donation to the Leslie and Jason (Van Far Ambulance) Benefit Fund, give a donation to the Dr. Scott Hall Scholarship, and give a donation to one of our own, Donnie Rogers, as he battles health complications.
The following businesses contributed to our department auction and on behalf of the MSFVFD and the Fraternal Order of Dragon Slayers, we would like to thank them for their support. If you have the chance, please support these businesses as they have supported us in our mission.
- Engine Company Leather – Kale Brucks
- Black Lantern Outdoors, LLC – Frank and Joanna Lohnes
- Banner Fire Equipment, Inc. – Mike McNeill
- Taylor’s Tins
- Flagpole Solutions – Dan (MO State Fair Vendor)
- Alewel’s Country Meats – (MO State Fair Vendor)
- Public Safety Solutions MO – Dustin Gay
- Mackinac Fudge Co. – (MO State Fair Vendor)
- Kitchens Are Forever – Cutco Pat (MO State Fair Vendor)
- Weston Tobacco – Maggie (MO State Fair Vendor)
- Koty Davis with BG Davis Distributing- MO State Fire Dept Member
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