There’s peace of mind knowing that the Crookston Fire Department (CFD) is always available in case of fire, rescues, medical assistance, hazardous material responses, carbon monoxide emergencies, and more. For the department’s unwavering dedication to public assistance, it was recently awarded RiverView Health’s 2023 Reaching Out to Serve award.
RiverView Health has recognized individuals, groups, and programs with the Reaching Out to Serve award for over 30 years. The award goes to those who symbolize RiverView’s mission of serving the region while demonstrating innovativeness and voluntary self-initiated efforts to improve healthcare access and quality.
The CFD was nominated for several reasons, including National Fire Protection annual events, The department’s adopt-a-hydrant initiative to make fire hydrants accessible in neighborhoods, and Providing free in-home fire safety inspections to help families stay safe and healthy in their homes.
Participation in Safety Town to provide education to children entering kindergarten regarding home safety, when and how to dial 911, fire safety, electrical safety, and poisons. RiverView presented members of the department with an award and check for $500.
The Crookston Fire Department serves a population of approximately 12,000 people spread over more than 500 square miles. The department services the City of Crookston and a rural area of 14 townships.
Should additional assistance be needed, the department can call for personnel and equipment from other fire departments in Polk County and some departments from neighboring counties through mutual-aid agreements.
Thank you, Crookston Fire Department, for reaching out to serve Crookston and the surrounding area.
Pictured above, front row, Fire Chief Shane Helstab accepts the 2023 Reaching Out to Serve award from RiverView President/CEO Carrie Michalski. Back, left to right: Crookston firefighters Derek Cox, Alex Prudhomme, Jim Perreault, Ethan Falcon, Matt Johnson (also Plant Services director at RiverView), and Chris Bruggeman, RiverView COO.
