Town, EVFD agree to temporary contract

Two representatives from the Town of Ekalaka and two from the Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department signed a temporary contract for fire protection services earlier this summer.

The six-month contract dated June 20th is an agreement for EVFD, Inc. to provide fire protection, suppression, rescue and emergency services to the residents and property owners of the town and surrounding community. In addition, the contract states that EVFD, a nonprofit corporation, will continue its contracts with DNRC and mutual aid partners.

The contract was signed by Mayor Buck Kratzer, Town Clerk Mariah Schneider, E...