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Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Wellsville: Duke Hose, Emerald Hook & Ladder to host joint event

PRESS RELEASE:

The Emerald Hook and Ladder Company and Grant Duke Hose Company cordially invite all members of the Wellsville Fire Department, area Departments, and all interested “Citizens of the Communities We Serve” to come check out the newly purchased equipment obtained through the New York State Senator Catharine Young sponsored grant.
Senator Catharine Young (R, C, IP) of the 57th New York Senate District will be joining us for a brief display of the new equipment at the Wellsville Fire Department Station 1 - Grant Duke Hose Co, 80 Stevens St. Wellsville, NY 14895, starting at 3:00 p.m. January 12, 2019 with Senator Young joining us at 4:00 p.m. Equipment will be on display and refreshments available.
The equipment purchased is utilized for Firefighter Rescue, Overhaul, Advanced Firefighting Tactics, as well as Confined Space, Water, and Rope Rescue Operations to better serve our Community and Mutual Aid Agencies with which we respond.
The Emerald Hook and Ladder and the Grant Duke Hose Company received equal grants and have been working together in order to maximize the impact in this joint venture.
Thank you all for your continued support and we hope everyone is having a great start to the New Year!