Kempner VFD annual BBQ and Auction draws large crowd

Kempner Volunteer Fire Department volunteers Casey Chapman and Alex Hansen, left and second from left, serve hungry fundraiser attendees at the annual BBQ and Auction event on Saturday. The fundraiser regularly garners thousands of dollars for fire department equipment, operation and training. gabriela sangache | dispatch record

Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Capt. Todd Burkett and volunteer Casey Chapman prepare food for the annual barbecue fundraiser. gabriela sangache | dispatch record

Crowds were thick at the annual fundraiser at Kempner Volunteer Fire Department. gabriela sangache | dispatch record