Grygla Firemen serve 350 community members last Sunday evening

After a 2-year hiatus, the Grygla Firemen’s Supper was a go this year, and a successful one at that! Last Sunday, the crew served 350 community members their famous menu of roast beef, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw and corn! LYO was also set up serving ice cream sundaes for dessert. Curbside pick-up was offered this year, which was appreciated by many. Many hours went into the “all-you-can-eat” meal prep and it was definitely a hit!

During the past year, the fire department responded to 56 calls. This included 7 wildland/grass fires, 2 structure fires, 7 auto/ATV accidents, and 26 medical calls. There were also 7 alarm activation/ service calls. (By the way, have you checked your smoke detectors recently?)

Grygla Fire Department is always looking for qualified individuals who might be interested in joining their crew. If it is something you are considering, please reach out to one of the firemen.

The Grygla Fire Department recently purchased a new truck from Great Plains Fire Equipment out of Fergus Falls, MN. The truck was in service on a rotational/lease program in a fire district out of Michigan. Grygla’s Department received monetary support from Marshall and Beltrami Counties, along with an equipment grant from the MN DNR; they’ll also be applying for a grant through the Roseau Electric RoundUp Grant Program. Purchasing this truck was a substantial savings over a brand new one by about $300,000.

The new truck will be the main engine with the old truck being kept for a second engine and backup, which the department is required to have and has been out of compliance with for many years, so this is a great, necessary addition. It will also allow more flexibility when responding to mutual aid calls outside of the district. 

The Grygla Fire Department has been serving the community since 1941. They serve 6 townships in Marshall County, 8 townships in Beltrami County, and provide mutual aid to the surrounding departments in Goodridge, Middle River, and Roseau.

Door prize winners from last Sunday

Kids fire truck winner: Braxton Kriel

Fire Extinguishers: Marilyn Stanley, Tyler Morey

Flashlights: Glen Peters, Annette Schulz-Englund

Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Ron Engelstad, David Lian

Smoke Detectors: Erik Sundberg, Destiny Brown, Jon Tinnes, Rodney Knutson