The Mount Pleasant Fire Department is inviting the community to come out and support its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser next weekend.
The breakfast will be held Saturday, April 4th, from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the fire station. This long-standing tradition is held each year on the Saturday before Easter.
Those attending can enjoy hot pancakes, fresh whole hog sausage, along with milk, coffee, and orange juice. The event is a free will donation, with all proceeds going directly toward supporting the department.
Last year, the breakfast served approximately 800 people, highlighting strong community support for local firefighters.
Funds raised help supplement the department’s operating needs and allow for the purchase of essential equipment. In past years, donations have helped provide items like boots and gloves for firefighters.
This year, the department is hoping to invest in training tools known as “Rescue Randy” mannequins, including both adult and child-sized versions. These are used to simulate real-life rescue situations, helping firefighters practice removing victims from structures or safely transporting patients at accident scenes.
The department is also working toward a long-term goal of replacing its John Deere side-by-side, which is frequently used during grass fire responses and in situations where emergency crews need to reach injured individuals in hard-to-access areas, such as wooded terrain or local trails.
The Mount Pleasant Fire Department is made up of 26 volunteer firefighters, including five officers. On average, the department responds to around 150 calls each year and completed more than 800 hours of training in 2025 alone.
Officials say fundraisers like the pancake breakfast play a critical role in helping the department continue providing essential services and maintaining the equipment needed to keep the community safe.
Residents are encouraged to stop by, enjoy a good meal, and support their local firefighters.