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Fundraiser

Each year in early April, GVFD holds its annual fundraiser at the Centennial Center in Grafton. The event has become one of the largest and most anticipated events to happen in our region. The money raised from this event has enabled GVFD to invest in large purchases such as gear for members and, most recently, a new fire truck. These purchases would not be possible without such an event since GVFD has limited income otherwise.

Tickets for the event are $100 and include a large steak or chicken dinner and all the beverages you’d like. In addition to the food and drinks, you are automatically entered into cash prize drawings of $3500, $1500, $1000, $750 and $500. We also offer free rides home for you AND your vehicle within 30 miles of Grafton if you have a little too much fun. There are also many other raffles running all night, so be sure to try your luck! We sell only 1200 tickets and the event has sold out in the past. Don’t delay! Get your tickets from any member of the fire department early to guarantee a fun time!

Items purchased with fundraiser funds

  • 2 Battery-powered chain saws for roof venting-$1,820
  • 40 lengths of 1-3/4" fire hose-$7,560
  • Battery-operated Jaws of Life-$10,634
  • Chest lights-$3,000
  • Chevrolet grass fire rig-$54,000
  • Equipment truck and outfitting-$55,000
  • Fire blanket-$3,500
  • Gear Grid lockers for gear-$14,000
  • Gloves-$3,000
  • Grain bin auger-$895
  • Helmet lights-$3,000
  • Hydraulic Jaws of Life and cutters-$40,000
  • New motor for boat-$6,000
  • Outlets for radios-$1,600
  • Rescue truck lighting upgrade-$8,000
  • Rescue truck purchase from VARS-$35,000
  • Scene lighting-$15,000
  • Trailer for grain bin rescue-$1,625
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