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Eau Claire supports station

Assistant Chief Josh Sullivan, left, and firefighter Ed Deal practice removing a portable tank at the Eau Claire Volunteer Fire Department.submitted photo

EAU CLAIRE — The Eau Claire Volunteer Fire Department is in its 76th year of operation. Its continued success is due largely to the support of the community and its volunteers.

The department receives funds through fundraising, donations and tax millage.

It has 25 active members and 25 social members. It has certified EMTs, paramedics, firefighters 1 and 2, basic vehicle reserve technicians and hazmat technicians.

The department has a fleet of four apparatus, which includes:

• A 1994 International Engine with a 1,250 GPM pump that holds 1,000 gallons of water. It is equipped with a thermal imager and gas detectors.

• A 2000 International Tanker with a 1,250 GPM Pump that holds 2,000 gallons of water, equipped with portable pumps.

• A 1996 Dodge 2500 Brush Truck with a 250 GPM pump. It can hold 200 gallons of water and it has hand tools and saws.

• A 2006 Ford F-550 Squad Truck that is QRS Certified. It carries medical equipment, extraction tools, generator saws and is equipped with a 250 GPM pump, and can carry 200 gallons of water.

Volunteers are: Quint Anderson, Donna Barkley, Greg Bowser, Amy Brothers, Ed Deal, Ally Eiler, Jenna Enscoe, Ryan Enscoe, Bill Gregor, Skylar Hatcher, Mary Kelly, James Palmer, Jenn Rottman, Chelsea Sellers, Dale Sellers, Ed Smith, Shelby Smith, Charles Snyder, Dakota Snyder, John Snyder, Josh Sullivan, Melissa Vargo, Dena Wade, Eddie Wade and Blaine Wilson.

Contact information

Location: 137 N. Washington St.; P.O. Box 43, Eau Claire

President: Josh Sullivan

Chief: Dale Sellers

Phone: 724-791-2425

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