<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Dear Residents of Jefferson Township, For generations, the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Company has stood ready to protect our neighbors, our families, and our homes&mdash;24 hoursa day, 7 days a week. We are proud to serve this community, and we are deeply grateful for the trust and support you place in us. In 2025,our firefighters responded to 30% more calls than in 2024. As we begin our Annual Fund Drive, we want to share an important reality: in both 2024 and 2025, only 18% of our community respondedwith a financial contribution. While we are thankful for every donor who stepped up, this statistic reminds us how vital it is for more of ourneighbors to get involved so we can continue providing the level of service Jefferson Township deserves.Unlike many emergency services, the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Company relies heavily on community support to fund operations,equipment, training, and facility needs. The good news is that 100% of the donations received through this Fund Drive go directly to theBakersville VFD&mdash;every dollar stays right here, supporting your local fire company.Donating is easy and flexible: &bull; Mail a one-time gift using the enclosed envelope&bull; Give online by scanning the QR code to our Zeffy account, where you can make a one-time donation or set up a convenient monthlycommitment Beyond financial support, we are also actively seeking new volunteers. Whether you are interested in becoming a firefighter and attendingtraining, or prefer to help behind the scenes, there is a place for you. Administrative volunteers play a critical role by assisting withfundraising efforts, banquet support, grant writing, and other essential activities that keep our company running strong.We also invite you to support our online raffle fundraisers, happening daily. Simply scan the QR code to our Shopify site below to participate.Winners are revealed live one to two times per week on our Facebook page, making it a fun and engaging way to support your local firecompany. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1770919039/wysiwyg/qoj3ddiocukdo4eza80j.png" style="width: 237px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 237px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> The strength of the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Company has always come from the community we serve. With yourhelp&mdash;whether through a donation, volunteering your time, or participating in our fundraisers&mdash;we can ensure thatwe remain ready to answer the call whenever Jefferson Township needs us. On behalf of the Officers and Members of BVFD, we thank you for your continued support, generosity, and belief inthe mission of the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Company. Chief Justin Walker &amp; President Jason Paugh &nbsp;Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department of Jefferson Township

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Dear Residents of Jefferson Township, For generations, the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Company has stood ready to protect our neighbors, our families, and our homes—24 hoursa day, 7 days a week. We are proud to serve this community, and we are deeply grateful for the trust and support you place in us. In 2025,our firefighters responded to 30% more calls than in 2024. As we begin our Annual Fund Drive, we want to share an important reality: in both 2024 and 2025, only 18% of our community respondedwith a financial contribution. While we are thankful for every donor who stepped up, this statistic reminds us how vital it is for more of ourneighbors to get involved so we can continue providing the level of service Jefferson Township deserves.Unlike many emergency services, the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Company relies heavily on community support to fund operations,equipment, training, and facility needs. The good news is that 100% of the donations received through this Fund Drive go directly to theBakersville VFD—every dollar stays right here, supporting your local fire company.Donating is easy and flexible: • Mail a one-time gift using the enclosed envelope• Give online by scanning the QR code to our Zeffy account, where you can make a one-time donation or set up a convenient monthlycommitment Beyond financial support, we are also actively seeking new volunteers. Whether you are interested in becoming a firefighter and attendingtraining, or prefer to help behind the scenes, there is a place for you. Administrative volunteers play a critical role by assisting withfundraising efforts, banquet support, grant writing, and other essential activities that keep our company running strong.We also invite you to support our online raffle fundraisers, happening daily. Simply scan the QR code to our Shopify site below to participate.Winners are revealed live one to two times per week on our Facebook page, making it a fun and engaging way to support your local firecompany. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1770919039/wysiwyg/qoj3ddiocukdo4eza80j.png" style="width:237px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> The strength of the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Company has always come from the community we serve. With yourhelp—whether through a donation, volunteering your time, or participating in our fundraisers—we can ensure thatwe remain ready to answer the call whenever Jefferson Township needs us. On behalf of the Officers and Members of BVFD, we thank you for your continued support, generosity, and belief inthe mission of the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Company. Chief Justin Walker &amp; President Jason Paugh  Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department of Jefferson Township

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