1 Apr, firefighters attended the West Texas District Convention held in Wichita Falls at the Elks Lodge. Departments from 12 counties which make up the district attended the business meeting and pumper races. Burkburnett VFD Honor Guard presented the colors to start the day’s activities. Chief Rod Ryalls moved into the 1st Vice President position, Lt Scott White was reelected as the District Secretary/Treasurer, and Burkburnett’s department Mascot Landon Ryalls was elected as the District Mascot for this upcoming year. Department and Explorer members brought home various place trophies in the 6 man pumper race, 3 man and the water polo games. Two of our winning poster contest entries, placed 1st place in their division; Hardin Elementary Hannah Deason in the intermediate and Ivy Bancovitch in the middle division.