MT. MORRIS, Unwell. (WIFR) – 100 12 months previous car-dealership-turned-fire station wants severe repairs and the fireplace division wants more room to carry tools upgrades.

Leaders say that may solely occur in a brand new constructing, however Mt. Morris Fireplace Division Captain Mark Lewis say they want donations from residents to make it a actuality… $2M to be actual.

“Trigger it’s dwelling. Each third day it’s dwelling,” mentioned Lewis.

Shifting the constructing away from the road means a safer space for firefighters. Lewis says the station is live-able however not practical for added companies and fast responses.

“Having a better ceiling would allow us to load hose after calls within the winter time. The scale of the automobiles have modified that they only don’t slot in right here anymore,” mentioned Lewis, “We’re a number of totally different websites and that’s a giant a part of it’s what’s going to profit the group essentially the most.”

Mt. Morris Basis Board President, Susan Druschel says not solely do the firefighters want the repairs, the group does too.

“I actually realized that the individuals who work at this station are the humanitarians for this city,” mentioned Druschel, “I’m obsessed with this positively and if you happen to suppose you possibly can’t get this performed, you possibly can’t. And we’re gonna, we’re gonna work till we do.”

The brand new station might value $4.5M with the opposite $2.5M pulled collectively by loans and grants. Authorities say the aim apart from the constructing itself is to keep away from a rise in taxes.

“We’ve all the time been there when the group wants us, and now we’re asking for his or her assist to assist us get via this,” mentioned Lewis.

The aim is to have the brand new constructing accomplished in two years. Anybody who desires to donate can achieve this by mail to the Mt. Morris Fireplace Basis.

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