Clinton donates pumper truck to Marlow Fire Department
Clinton Mayor Scott Burton, left, and Clinton Councilman David Queener, right, present the donated Clinton fire pumper truck to Dennis Obradovac, administrative officer of the Marlow Volunteer Fire Department, on May 1.
Clinton last week donated a 2007 Ferrara fire engine to the Marlow department. The truck was recently retired from service by the Clinton Fire Department.
“The City of Clinton has proudly donated a 2007 Pumper Fire Truck to the Marlow Volunteer Fire Department — a valuable addition that will support emergency-response efforts and enhance public safety in our neighboring community,” the city said on its Facebook page last week.
Clinton has a habit of passing retired emergency vehicles along to other police and fire department in Anderson County, including Norris and Rocky Top, as well as the county’s volunteer fire/rescue departments.
Mayor Scott Burton and Councilman David Queener presented the truck to Marlow VFD Administrative Officer Denis Obradovac.
“We want to extend our sincere thanks to the City of Clinton for allowing this Ferrara engine to continue its service journey with the Marlow Volunteer Fire Department,” the Marlow VFD said on its Facebook page May 2.
“We’re excited to incorporate it into our fleet as we continue our mission of serving the Anderson County community.
“Once the decals are updated and the apparatus is fully equipped, you’ll begin seeing it out on calls,” the department’s post continued.
“The strong partnerships within the fire service community here in Anderson County are truly remarkable, and we are incredibly grateful to be part of it.”
The Marlow department operates out of two stations, at 1019 Oliver Springs Highway and 1165 Dutch Valley Road.
According to its website (marlowfire.org), “The Marlow Volunteer Fire Department was organized in 1979 and began answering an average of 80 calls per year with a 500-gallon … 1953 Howe pumper purchased with a loan co-signed by the founding members.
“Over the past four decades, we have been blessed with the generous support of Anderson County through volunteers, cash donations, merchant contributions, and federal and state grants. This support has allowed us to answer emergency calls with improved equipment and efficiency.”
The department “has mutual aid agreements with area emergency organizations and answers calls for assistance from emergency agencies in the county and outlying volunteer fire departments,” the website notes. “Due to mutual aid responses and an increasing population in Anderson County, our emergency calls now number [more than] 800 per year.”
Marlow VFD “is an independent, non-profit 501-c3 organization that is run strictly by its volunteer membership. No member receives any direct or indirect compensation for services.
“Presently, approximately 25 men and women give their time and experience to perform firefighting, training, fundraising, maintenance, and administrative tasks.
“New members are always welcome, and needed, to volunteer in any or all of these areas.”
