However, what the residents could do is match that $5,000 and the donor would top it once again with another five grand, which would total $15,000.

According to Patricia Volk, president of the Gowanda Ambulance, the donor made the contribution because of the services that the Gowanda Ambulance provides.

Adding that to the two other tankers — one capable of hauling 2,000 gallons and the second sporting a 2,500 gallon capacity — Bruce Township can now arrive at any scene with a full 7,500 gallons of fire-fighting capability before the foaming agent is introduced.

While hauling water is a key component, the volunteer firefighters were quick to point out that accessing water is just as important and the new truck is designed to tap into about any available reservoir be it a septic lagoon or fast flowing river.

According to Fire Chief Jim Wolf, the truck will be used mainly for structure fires such as house fires and barn fires.

The truck can also be used to transport water to other departments, if needed. This particular truck can hold up to 1,000 gallons of water.