Baldwin VFD receives fire truck tire allocation

Baldwin Volunteer Fire Department received $4,000 to purchase tires for fire trucks.
Several of the fire trucks had aging tires and were recognized during a needs assessment.
“Safety of our firefighters are paramount,” said Fire Chief Lance Mire. “In the past, the Town of Baldwin assisted the fire department with these maintenance items but now with the financial struggles of the town, we have to look to other areas for help. We reached out to the parish council for assistance to purchase tires for three fire trucks, resulting in a potential bill of nearly $8,000. The parish council approved $4,000 which will cover almost two of the trucks. We appreciate the continued support from our elected officials.”
Tires have been purchased and installed on a first-out attack pumper and a heavy rescue unit.
The Baldwin Volunteer Department is an all-volunteer fire department and operates on a small budget while serving residents and businesses of Baldwin, Ashton, Adeline, parts of Charenton, rural West side of Franklin and parts in between as well as offering mutual aid to all area departments.