Jamestown   (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department has received a donation of $25,000 in the local fund drive toward the purchase of a new ladder truck.

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City Fire Chief Jim Reuther says, the donation was made by the Jamestown Firefighter’s Association.

Chief Reuther stated, “These monies were raised from our annual pancake breakfast that is usually held in July during White Cloud Days over the past 10 years.  Jamestown firefighter’s want everyone to know how important this piece of equipment is in fighting fire, search & rescue and the many uses to will have throughout our great community.”

Firefighters will present a check to the city of Jamestown at the next Police & Fire Committee meeting on March 26th at 4–p.m., at City Hall.

He went on to say, “Please thank your local firefighter next time you see them for the great contribution towards our communities next ladder truck.”