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The Fairfield Glade Fire Department Welcomes 3 New Board Members
The FGFD welcomes back Fritz Ring. Fritz left the board last year due to work conflicts. Those issues are behind him now and his desire to help the department and volunteer for his community prompted his return. Fritz brings years of mediation experience along with prior service on multiple HOA boards. Fritz and his wife Vicki have been Glade residents since 2021.
Deborah Bormann joins the board as treasurer. Deborah brings many years of accounting experience in government audit and the private sector. Deborah loves being a part of the Glade community and enjoys nature and sports. Deborah and her husband Doug relocated to the Glade this past January from the Tampa Bay area. She describes herself as a “joyful person who enjoys hard work and fun adventures.”
Shawn Trees joins the board to complete the term of Mike Godbey. Shawn brings 35 years of firefighting, paramedic and heavy rescue experience from Columbus, Ohio. Shawn and his wife Kerri moved to the Glade in 2022. Fun fact, Shawn’s grandfather, Jack, was a member of the FGFD back in the eighties. Along with his aunt Merry McMahon, that makes 3 generations of Trees here in the Glade.
If you see these folks around the Glade, let them know you appreciate their volunteering spirit.
Fritz Ring
Deborah Bormann
Shawn Trees
A Message from the Chief!
Kirk McLaughlin
Chief, Fairfield Glade Fire Department
FGFD Annual Fundraising Drive... CONTINUES!.
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”
On September 19th, your FGFD mailed more than 6000 newsletters to the residents of Fairfield Glade asking for your support. So far, a generous 647 households have responded to our request for support. (Click on the donation tab above to see a list of donors) Your FGFD’s annual operating budget is more than $300,000.00. That money is spent on things like fuel, insurance, phones, electricity and vehicle maintenance to name a few. In addition to those operating costs, the fire department requires additional funding to maintain our aging vehicles and equipment. We receive no tax money. In 2024, the FGFD received a $144,000 donation from the Fairfield Glade Community Club. Our annual Newsletter is one of the ways we cover the shortfall and provide much needed Capital funding.
An additional way to help is a "QCD." A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a donation made directly from an IRA to a qualified charity. QCDs can be used to satisfy all or part of an individuals annual required minimum
distribution (RMD). As a 501c3 charity, your donation to the FGFD is tax deductible. When considering charitable donations or monetary gifts, it is always wise to consult a financial advisor.
We encourage every resident and business of Fairfield Glade to help. No amount is too small. Help your neighbors protect you and your property by donating to the Fairfield Glade Fire Department.
If you have misplaced your FGFD newsletter or remittance envelope, you can always stop by Station 1 on Peavine between 10 and 3 Monday thru Thursday to drop off any donation or click on the Donation tab above to donate via PayPal.
Thank you for your continued moral and financial support.
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