Even though the purchase of an aerial fire truck was approved for the Culver-Union Township Fire Department, the firefighters continue to collect donations to close a small funding gap to fully fund the purchase.
The Rosenbauer 100-foot low-profile Viper Aerial Fire Truck will be purchased at a price of about $1,008,000. The funds are coming from the Town of Culver, Union Township, Culver Academies, and as many as 125 donors.
Fire Chief Terry Wakefield previously said the aerial truck will replace a 1996 pumper truck. The pumper truck will be sold after receipt of the aerial truck.
There is about $37,500 that still needs to be raised to assist in the goal.
For more information, contact (574) 842-3516.
The fundraising effort for an aerial fire truck for the Culver-Union Township Fire Department has ended.
The roof at the Culver-Union Township Fire Station will be repaired.
A Culver resident appealed to the Culver Town Council last week asking that the fire whistle be silent for fire calls overnight.
The Culver Town Council members were notified this week of several job opportunities for several town positions.
The Culver EMS, Fire Department and Police Departments are still looking to fill positions.
New lighting will be installed at the Culver-Union Township Fire Department.
In recognition of National Fire Prevention Month, the Culver-Union Township Fire Department has smoke detectors available to those in the jurisdiction who need them. The smoke detectors are available at the Culver Town Hall or at the firehouse at 611 State Street.
Another firefighter left the Culver-Union Township Fire Department and the fire chief is attempting to hire more to keep a healthy roster.
Culver-Union Township Fire Chief Terry Wakefield is in need of firefighters.
