Many brave the heat in support of Ft. McKavett Volunteer Fire Dept.

  • ABOVE- Visitors to the annual Ft. McKavett Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser look over the Shannon AirMed1 helicopter which was on hand for the dedication of the new helipad at the fire station on Saturday, June 11.
    ABOVE- Visitors to the annual Ft. McKavett Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser look over the Shannon AirMed1 helicopter which was on hand for the dedication of the new helipad at the fire station on Saturday, June 11.
  • RIGHT- A big smoked BBQ meal with “all the fixin’s” is always a big draw at the VFD fundraiser.
    RIGHT- A big smoked BBQ meal with “all the fixin’s” is always a big draw at the VFD fundraiser.

    The Ft. McKavett Volunteer Fire Department has been serving Menard, Sutton, Kimble and Schleicher Counties since its inception in 2001. Although private donations are responsible for much of their operating funds, the VFD holds a popular and successful annual fundraiser. After missing two years due to COVID concerns, the department was able to host once again, on Saturday June 11 at their Fire Sta…