South Zanesville Firefighters Rally Around Family in Need

ZANESVILLE, OH – The South Zanesville Fire Department is getting ready for a chicken dinner benefiting a daughter of one of their firefighters.

On Sunday at the Fire Department beginning at 11AM, you can stop in or carry out a chicken dinner consisting of half a chicken, coleslaw, apple sauce, and a roll.

Chief Russell Taylor, says the daughter of one of his lieutenants is 14-year-old Cassidy, she suffered a stroke on the left side of her brain, is currently in rehab, and the Fire Department wants to help alleviate some stress for her family.

“The boosters are donating all their time, all money that’s raised, J&E Distributors have donated all the paper products, the VFW has donated all the coleslaw, apple sauce, and the rolls.” Chief Taylor said. “So 100% profit goes to that family for her.”

Taylor says there will also be a raffle, baskets to bid on, and the big prize is a bourbon basket with some things you won’t be able to find just anywhere.

He says they are more than just coworkers at the Fire Department, they’re family, and that’s why it’s important to host this dinner.

“She’s a part of our family, her dad is a part of our family, and we’re all like brothers and sisters.” Taylor said. “One big family, so we look out for them because they will look out for us.”

For more information or to get your tickets, you can stop by the South Zanesville Fire Department, located at 43 E Main Street in Zanesville.