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Monthly Training
Volunteers with the Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade participate in monthly training to better prepare us to respond to fire, medical, and search-and-rescue emergencies in our community. This month’s training focused on cold-water rescue and was led by Jon Olson from MN North College. In recent months, the Brigade has also trained with Jim Theodore, EMS…
Read more »Joint Training with Cook Fire Department
The Cook Fire Department (CFD) and the Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade (LVFB) conducted joint training on Monday, June 21st at Pederson’s Landing. The agencies practiced feeding lake water through the Brigade’s fire boat to CFD’s 700-gallon fire engine. This procedure provides an endless supply of water for a structure or wild fire on the lake….
Read more »The Day I Helped Save a Tree
The Day I Helped Save a Tree Well, maybe more than one tree. And probably helped prevent future wildfire and helped prepare a chunk of forest for new growth of trees that could be around for a century or more. For you see I was fortunate to play a small role in a US Forest…
Read more »Online Gift Shop
Fire Brigade merchandise is now available online at http://www.lakevermilionfirebrigade.com/shop/
Read more »Helipad Construction at LVFB Hall
With the support of our community and other local emergency resource agencies, the Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade has constructed a helipad with lighted windsock at LVFB Hall on Oak Narrows Road. The Brigade can now help expedite medical “hand-offs” in our rural area by providing a helicopter landing site. The helipad will be completed this…
Read more »Cold-Water Training
Brigade volunteers trained with a local paramedic on cold-water and hypothermia rescue, including the use of our new vacuum splint. Thanks to all who participated!
Read more »Memorial Weekend Pig Roast
A Squealin’ Good Time for All Ages! Adult Dinner: $20Kid’s Dinner (10 and under): $5Soft Drinks, Wine, and Beer For Sale!To-Go Meals Available Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade Hall: 8025 Oak Narrows Road, Cook, MN 55723 Silent Auction Items:Guided Fishing Trip Golf for 4 at Fortune Bay with Cart RentalCook Hospital Year Gym MembershipTwo-Night Group or…
Read more »Cold-Water Rescue Training
Brigade boat operators and EMS volunteers trained in cold-water rescue with Jim Theodore (EMT-P and fire fighter) of Hoyt Lakes.
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