Their (the fire department) 1978 tank truck has 200,000 miles on it and was originally built to carry oil. The 1958 34 ton pick-up has 70,000 miles on it and it is getting increasingly more difficult to find replacement parts.

It (the grant) was a very good surprise. We felt we had a very good chance, but I think it was our mutual aid agreement with the towns in Franklin County that made us stand out.

There is an excellent team here and I am at a place in my career where I am ready to focus on one project to have a greater impact.