Published June 10. 2021 11:38AM
By DALTON MILLER
Special to The Press
The Neffs Volunteer Fire Company broke ground June 5 for the station’s new engine bay.
The ceremony included Fire Chief Jim Steward and company President Ryan Schwartz, as well as state Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th, and state Rep. Gary Day, R-187th.
Neffs volunteer firefighters were supported by community members and firefighters from other local fire departments who came to celebrate the groundbreaking.
This new engine bay will expand the firefighting capabilities of the fire company and will improve its response times as firefighters will not need to move trucks in order to access others.
The new engine bay is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
PRESS PHOTO COURTESY DON CHAPLIN State Rep. Gary Day, R-187th, Fire Chief Jim Steward, Company President Ryan Schwartz and state Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th, shovel dirt at the groundbreaking June 5 for a new engine bay at the Neffs Fire Station.
Neffs Fire Chief Jim Steward addresses the gathering before the groundbreaking.
State Rep. Gary Day, R-187th, addresses the audience during the ceremony June 5 at Neffs Fire Company.
State Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th, gives a speech before the ground breaking June 5 at Neffs Fire Company.
PRESS PHOTOS BY DALTON MILLER The current parking situation of trucks in the Neffs Volunteer Fire Company engine bay.
