Girdwood Fire Dept holds Silent Auction to raise funds for rescue equipment

By Briana Sullivan

TNews Contributor

The fire department, a 501(c)3 nonprofit is fundraising with an Online Silent Auction June 19-26th,  to complete the $8,000 needed for the boat purchase and fund additional water rescue equipment and training.

Online Silent Auction link:  https://new.biddingowl.com/GirdwoodFireRescue

Fire Chief Michelle Weston said, “Having the support of many local businesses donating to our silent auction with Alaska adventures, services, dinners, and art is reflective of the caring nature of Alaskans and our community.  Water and mud rescues in Turnagain Arm creeks and lakes can be a critical life safety mission for our firefighters.”

She added, “While there has been a significant increase in recreationalists in Turnagain Arm creeks and Portage Lake, we have been unsuccessful in receiving federal grants for the boat, so this has been a multiyear fundraising campaign”.

For more information contact: Fire Chief Michelle Weston 907-783-2511 (fire station).

The fire department, a 501(c)3 nonprofit is fundraising with an Online Silent Auction June 19-26th,  to complete the $8,000 needed for the boat purchase and fund additional water rescue equipment and training. (Photo by Jon Scudder)