Greetings to all residents served by the Grygla Volunteer Fire Department

Greetings from the Grygla Fire Department! Have you heard that the annual Firemen’s Supper is right around the corner? Rumor has it that we might have perfected the recipes for roast beef and ham. Some say they’ve never tasted a better helping of coleslaw. We hear our gravy is better than homemade. 

Come on up to the Community Center and judge for yourself! 

The annual Firemen’s Supper will be held Sunday, April 8, at the Grygla Community Center, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Our menu will include Roast Beef and Ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, and corn. We are charging $10.00 for adults, and $5.00 for kids under 12. It’s “all you can eat”, so bring your healthy appetites. We will draw for door prizes at 7:00. 

During the past year, the fire department has responded to 41 calls. This included 6 wildland/grass fires, 4 structure fires, 2 ag equipment fires, 2 weather alerts, 9 auto accidents, and 18 medical calls. We also assembled 86 park benches for the Grygla Centennial weekend. 

This spring, the squad is being kept busy with First Responder Recertification training. Along with CPR and First Aid, we have been practicing using the Lucas Chest Compression Device. This machine performs chest compressions autonomously while the act of CPR is in progress. It allows for the First Responder to monitor airway, breathing, and circulation continuously without having to stop to perform chest compressions. The Lucas Device was purchased in part through funds raised from previous suppers. 

We would like to acknowledge the support of all the individuals, businesses, service clubs, and civic organizations in our area. With your generous donations, we have been able to make improvements to our equipment, attend trainings, and maintain our Fire Hall. 

Serving the community since 1941, the Grygla Fire Department serves 6 townships in Marshall County, 8 townships in Beltrami County, and provides mutual aid (when requested) to the surrounding departments in Goodridge, Middle River, and Roseau. 

Volunteers: Bob Thompson, Chief, 3-7-83; Brad Monson, Asst. Chief, 3-1-95; Lynn Anderson, Rescue Squad Captain 8-4-80; Greg Monson, Safety Officer/Secretary, 1-1-07; Travis Dougherty, Captain, 2-4-13; Geoffrey Satre, Training Officer, 2-4-13;  Owen Hagen 1-6-76; Paul Nordby 3-7-83; Dave Dunrud 12-7-92; Jeff Lund 10-6-97; Carson Saurdiff, 12-4-00; Rodney Hagen 7-1-02;  Chris Jelen 2-3-03; Mark Severts 5-15-06; Mike Jelle 6-2-08; Ryan Sorvig 6-2-08; Andy Oslund 6-1-11; Jason Woods 2-1-14; Richard Davenport 2-1-14