Charles City-Based Bank Donates $7,500 to Marble Rock Fire Department

A Floyd County fire department is getting a sizeable contribution in their effort to purchase a new equipment.

 The First Security Charitable Foundation is donating $7,500 to the Marble Rock Fire Department to assist the volunteer-led organization in buying a replacement for their current 1989 E-One Pumper. The truck was refurbished in 2006 but is now in need of replacement. 

Marble Rock Fire Chief Brian Chambers says, “Our replacement truck would be a rescue pumper. It would have EMS compartments in it, plus carry all of our rescue tools. So, whether it’s a medical response or a car accident or trauma or rescue situation, we can have all of our gear on one truck and send a crew of four and be able to handle the situation.”

The fire department is holding a series of fundraisers with the goal of raising $100,000 to pay for the new vehicle. Currently the department is roughly halfway toward its goal.

First Security Marketing Manager Matt Bradley said of the bank’s contribution, “It’s important to us to support projects that will have a real impact on people’s lives. When it also has the potential to save lives, we want to make sure we do what we can to make it happen.”

 Marble Rock Community Fire Company is a fully volunteer fire and rescue department is comprised of 20 firefighters and EMS personnel. The fire district covers 67 square miles while the EMS district covers 135 square miles of Floyd County, including Marble Rock and Rockford.

 Anyone interested in contributing to the Marble Rock Fire Department’s pumper truck fundraising effort can learn more and contact the fire department through its Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MarbleRockFireDepartment

 You can see a video tour of the current truck and interview with Chambers on First Security Bank’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/fsbt1