Benefiting The Port O’Connor Volunteer Fire Department

On Saturday, July 6, The Firemans 4 Race, benefiting the POC Volunteer Fire Department will be held at the Sanctuary Marina.

“Why Port O’Connor ?,” you might ask.

There are many reasons that the Port O’Connor VFD was chosen for this benefit.

First, only one VFD services Port O’Connor, while assisting Seadrift, and everything in between. For example, last summer the department worked hard battling massive grass and brush fires spread by gulf winds all throughout the area.

However, the department isn’t only busy battling natural disasters. They also work hard every single weekend when Port O’Connor’s weekday population of 1,200 quadruples as bay and offshore fishermen, duck hunters, beach goers, and recreation enthusiasts all make their way into the area. As you can imagine, the number of calls to the VFD increases immensely on weekends, be it fires, auto accidents or providing physical aid, these same farmers, fishing guides, welders, cooks, waiters, teachers and parents who have already been working all week now answer these calls. They do their best to help the Port O’Connor community and deserve to have the most effective equipment and supplies. The goal of this benefit is a way to give some support back to those residents who are helping ensure the safety and well being of the Port O’Connor community.

The race will consist of a four mile course for runners as well as a two mile course for walkers. The event is open to all ages. There will be BBQ for all participants. Awards will be given to runners Male and Female, 1st through 3rd Place in 10 year age groups and to the person dressed Most Patriotic, so wear your RED, WHITE and BLUE! Come out and support those who support you!

You can register online at www.active.com or registration forms are available at www.firemans4race.com, the POC VFD and DeTar Health Center in Victoria, Texas. For additional information or ways to be part of the event you can email, info@firemans4race.com.

– Allison Wiatrek