The Cridersville community stepping to help the fire department and have some fun too. This is the 57th year for the Cridersville Fireman’s Ja…

The Cridersville Volunteer Fire Department is preparing for their 56th “Fireman’s Jamboree”. It’s the village's biggest festival and a fundraiser for the department. As a non-profit, the department relies on the dollars raised to purchase additional equipment and supplies not covered by grants and levy dollars.

For the last 55 years, the village of Cridersville has come together to support their fire department by having fun at the jamboree. Hundreds of people filled the downtown for the first night of the jamboree. The annual event kicked off with a car show, 5K run, and live music. The jamboree raises money for the volunteer fire department to help pay for things that grants don't cover, like equipment and training.

Rain or shine you'll have the chance check out the 4 Wheel Jamboree at the Allen County Fairgrounds.