Members of the Froid Fire Department accept a check from representatives of the oil companies associated with Energy Outreach Williston. Pictured (L to R) include: Dan Kjelshus, and Tater Mason, fire department members; Blake Murray, fire department co-secretary; Dave Clark, fire department chief; Kelley Renkin, Statoil; Logan Pape, Halliburton; Robert Hanson, Schlumberger; and Dolly Ramsey, Nabors.
In small communities in Montana and North Dakota the funding for certain services just isn’t cutting it. On February 22, 2013, the Froid Volunteer Fire Department was presented with a $10,000 check from Energy Outreach Williston. The issue in Froid is definitely not the lack of volunteers, as they make up 10% of the community. As fire department chief Dave Clark stated, “It’s a really good group of guys, they all respond to most of the calls.” The real issue for the department is the lack of funding. Fire chief Clark continued, “The money will be used for equipment upgrades and better tools, including foam (used for specific fires) and thermal imaging.”
Energy Outreach Williston is an organization of oil companies working together to support the communities. The companies involved in this organization include: Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Nabors, Oasis, Schlumberger, and Statoil.
Energy Outreach Williston spokeswoman, Kelley Renkin stated, “We feel like we are impacting the small communities. This is something this community needs.” The organization takes applications and then decides who would be best benefited with the funds. So in addition to generating jobs, revenue, and essential energy, the oil and gas industry has proven to be a generous community partner.
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