Indian River fire company receives $2,000 donation

Indian River Volunteer Fire Company recently received a donation of more than $2,000 from Paradise Grill. Funds were raised with support of customers at its 2025 chili contest.

Skeeter Strong Foundation contributed an additional $250 toward the cause. The Paradise Grill team is grateful to the firefighters who are always there to assist and ensure customer safety during seasonal fireworks displays.

Check presentation attendees shown are (l-r) John Dunstan, firefighter; Chrissandra Correll, firefighter; Bryan Sears, Paradise Companies director of operations; Richard Zwiebel, assistant chief; Derrick Pry, chief engineer; Charlie Johnston, firefighter; Barbara Ann Racine-Kerezsi, Paradise Companies events director; and Patrick Miller, IRVFC president.