It is actually a volunteer firehouse and is not continuously manned, so no one was there when the fire started.

The fire company had four trucks in that building, but they were only able to get one out.Fire crews from all over came to help, including from Jefferson, Scott and Jennings counties.

A study by the consulting firm Emergency Vehicle Response found that the current fleet is well beyond its front-line service life and that a top priority was the replacement of a rescue engine that was in poor condition.  

Pierce Manufacturing made the only bid at over $712,000. With the addition of equipment and funds set aside for contingencies, the total cost of the project was over $750,000.

The $2.62 million Anchorage Fire Service Area bond, which was on the ballot as Proposition 5, included $1.8 million for the new fire trucks, which will respond to fires, car accidents and other emergencies. 

 

With older trucks, firefighters have to step up onto the fire truck to get hoses. With the new truck, firefighters can remain on the ground because the truck lowers about 4 inches. A pump panel, which controls the flow of water and foam, is also well lit compared to older trucks.