Arrowhead Regional Firefighters' Association Gears Up for Firefighter Day at the Capitol

March 6 is the date for Firefighter Day at the Capitol in St. Paul. The annual event allows firefighters from across the state to meet with their local lawmakers regarding issues that impact Minnesota's fire service. "This is a very important day for us," said Arrowhead Regional Firefighters' Association President Bob Brown. "The Arrowhead sends over 50 people. The association feels this is a very important activity because we make our voices heard on the topics that concern us the most."

According to Brown, the Arrowhead association has made some changes in regard to paying for the registrations of participants. "While the association recognizes the importance of Firefighter Day at the Capitol, we also need to be cost conscious," said Brown. "For this reason, we will be paying for only two registrations from each fire department. If a department wants to send more people, it will have to pay for additional registrations." Brown and other Arrowhead officials are hoping the change will lead to more participation by more of the region's fire departments. As it has in the past, the association will pay for bus transportation to and from St. Paul.

Brown emphasizes that it is important to register early for the bus trip and the t-shirts, which will be provided to participants. The deadline for submitting registrations is January 6th. For registration information, contact Bob Brown at (218) 254-7921 or Dale Reno at (218) 727-1093.