VIDEOS: When a group of Port Washington volunteers learned of floods that damaged Kentucky communities and their fire departments, they sprang into action. The fire departments needed gear and new trucks. That’s exactly what those volunteers got them. “Not everything was lost, but a fair share of it, where every firefighter does not have the equipment that they need to do what they gotta do,” JJ Winnemuller said. When Winnemuller and Frank heard about the damage to fire departments in Eastern Kentucky, specifically near the Town of Hazard, they knew they needed to help. If something like that happened to their communities, they’d want the same help.
“So why not, why wouldnโt you if you can?” Lesli Frank said. They were able to gather dozens of jackets, helmets, and other medical supply bags from local departments. The fire truck was co-owned by the towns of Cedar Grove and Holland. It was for sale for about $35,000. Winneumuller put in a bid for about $6,000 and told them his mission. When the towns heard how the truck was going to be used, they gave it to Winnemuller and Frank for free. The fire truck was built in 1994. The two municipalities got a newer truck, so this was just sitting in storage, waiting for someone to purchase it.
