Enthusiasm filled the air on Saturday as fire departments gathered for a community celebration. The event highlighted camaraderie and local pride.
The Mountain View Fire Department sent a group to attend the Ruddell Hill Fire Department’s “note burning” celebration, which featured a ceremony marking the station’s debt payoff, a chili competition, food, and games for children.
MVFD joins Ruddell Hill’s note‑burning celebration
A small contingent from the Mountain View Fire Department traveled to Ruddell Hill on Saturday. They joined the local fire department’s celebration at its station. The Mountain View team was present as guests of the host department.
The centerpiece of the event was a “note burning” ceremony honoring the recent payoff of the Ruddell Hill station. Participants gathered around a fire pit to symbolically destroy a debt‑related note. Exact details of the amount paid off were not disclosed.
A chili competition added flavor to the festivities, with several chefs vying for top honors. Food trucks and potluck dishes provided a variety of meals for attendees. The Mountain View crew sampled the offerings and praised the community effort.
Kids enjoyed games set up on the station grounds, ranging from sack races to face painting. The atmosphere remained lively throughout the afternoon. Further information about future events was not yet known.
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