The days are more than numbered for the 1969 GMC Pumper.

 

The Churchill Fire Department is usually helping others, but currently they’re the ones looking for help.

 

The 100% volunteer run department has set up a crowdfunding page to raise money for a new fire truck.

 

Deputy Fire Chief E.J. MacCuaig says they currently have two trucks: a 1992 Superior Pumper and a 1969 GMC Pumper.

 

He says they want to replace the truck that’s hitting 50:

"It originally started out life back in the day when we still had Port Churchill here, it was the military base actually that owned it. They gave it to the community once the port shutdown, and we’ve been using it ever since. There’s a NFCA standard that says you should replace fire trucks after 25 years".

 

In addition to the GoFundMe page, MacCuaig says they’re planning a number of fundraisers, and hope to purchase the new truck within the next year.

 

As of this morning, the page raised $1,700 out of the $50,000 goal.

 

The fire department developed this new logo.

They hope to feature it on merchandise, which will be sold, to raise even more funds. (Photo courtesy E.J. MacCuaig).