Each year the Dauphin Firefighters Association has a 50/50 draw. Fire Chief Cam Abrey says over the past few years, the funds have been directed to restoring the 1919 firetruck.
“It’s kind of the pride of the department, it was the first motorized apparatus that the fire department had and it was restored in 67, but it wasn’t kept in the best environment, so it’s in dire need of some more work.”
Abrey says there are a few ways to buy the tickets.
“If you’re interested in purchasing a ticket, they’re 2 dollars each or 20 dollars for a book of tickets. You can call the fire station at 622-3100, we also take e-transfer, so if you want to do that you can phone for details or you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or if you know any of the firefighters, ask them, they can hook you up with it, or just feel free to stop by the station, if the door is locked there is a doorbell outside and let us know you’re there and we’d be happy to hook you up with some tickets.”
Abrey says the total price of the restoration project is $80,000.
“We’re just shy of 50 per cent of the way there, last year. So, the restoration project is actually taking place in piecemeal, so we’re doing little projects at a time until we can get it completely accomplished and the shop that has the truck in there right now is working with us on that.”
The winning ticket will be drawn on Friday, September 4th and if the draw sells out, the winner gets $5,000.
