Doiron said GVFD has “received may offers of donations for trucks and equipment, and we thank those fire departments and individuals that have contacted us with offers and donations. The fire service is a true family that helps each other in times of loss, both physical and emotional. We have bunker gear and some equipment coming, but I am holding off on most things until we have somewhere to store it. The city council has been supportive in our efforts to get up and running again.”

Construction costs for three renovation options were estimated between $1.8 million to about $3.1 million, while construction costs for the two rebuilding options were estimated higher than $3.6 million. Dezzi’s recommendation was the most costly, estimated at nearly $4 million. Costs do not include permitting and inspection fees.

80-percent of Station 18's calls are medical, so they created a truck specifically to respond to those emergencies.