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- PUB DATE: 3/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

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- PUB DATE: 3/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

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- PUB DATE: 3/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The News Tribune

The Detroit Fire Department rolled out six new fire trucks and 10 new ambulances Saturday.

The investment is designed to improve response times and lower maintenance costs for the city.

The Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department recently announced a raffle to win a 2022 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew. Tickets are $20 each, and all proceeds will go toward funding the purchase of two new twin custom KME fire trucks for the department.

The lucky winner will be drawn January 1, 2023, and the person will not be responsible for the sales tax. Other fees may apply, though.

“PLEASE HELP US SHARE THIS AMAZING RAFFLE!” the department says.

“The Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce our biggest fundraiser ever! We are selling raffle tickets to win a brand new 2022 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew.

“Tickets are $20.00 each and proceeds of this raffle will directly benefit the Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department by funding the purchase of two new twin custom KME Fire Engines.

“About the Ford F-150 XLT 4×4 SuperCrew-

“3.5L V6 EcoBoost Engine

“Electric Ten-Speed Automatic Transmission

“Remote Start

“Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist 2.0

“Power Sliding Rear Window

“Max Trailer Tow Package

“FX4 Off-Road Package

“20″ Six-Spoke Dark Alloy Wheels

“Bed Utility Package

“360-Degree Camera Package

“XLT Sport Appearance Package

“There will be a total of 5000 tickets sold. All individuals that purchase tickets online will be mailed their ticket stub to the address provided.

“We will be taking delivery of the truck next week and it will be displayed at our fire stations and various community events throughout the year.

“Tickets are only sold in-person by members of our department, the family of our members and online on our website at https://btvfd15.com/ . Tickets sold online will have a $1.50 fee added to the purchase for the card processing and postage.

“*** Nobody is authorized to Hold, Distribute, Sell, Resell, or Transfer Tickets. Please Report to us anyone that you feel might be misrepresenting themselves as a member or individual trying to sell tickets. We can be reached at 814-362-3280 or bradfordtwpvfd15@gmail.com.

“*** Terms and Conditions: Must be 18 to win. The winner will be drawn on January 1, 2023. The sales tax for the vehicle is paid and the winner will not be responsible for the sales tax. The truck will be titled and insured by our department for the duration of the raffle, however it will not be driven. The truck will be trailered or towed to and from our stations or community events. The winner is responsible for Title transfer & Registration fees. The winner is responsible for any and all applicable taxes imposed by Federal, State, and Local Authorities. BTVFD reserves the right to delay the drawing date in an effort to raise more funds.”