Millcreek Township helps fund purchase of tanker
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September 6, 2025

Millcreek Township helps fund purchase of tanker

By From JT Staff Reports 

The Jerome Township Fire Department and trustees held a dedication ceremony at Millcreek Township to mark the recent acquisition of a 3,000-gallon tanker truck from Fouts Fire. Millcreek Township provided up to $500,000 to aid in the purchase of the tanker. Pictured above from left, Jerome trustee Joe Craft, Millcreek trustee Dave Long, Jerome trustee Wezlynn Davis, Millcreek trustee Bill Jordan, Jerome trustee Barry Adler, Millcreek fiscal officer Scott Brackenridge and Millcreek trustee Keith Conroy posed in front of the new tanker at the dedication on Tuesday.

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