Dolese Delivers to a Community in Need

The Canton Fire Department was the beneficiary of a Sept. 1 donation from Oklahoma City-based Dolese Bros. The donation was a 2005 LT9 Sterling truck that will be turned into a water supply tanker used in the fight against structure, wildland and oilfield fires as well as auto accidents and more in the rural community.

“Dolese is rooted in the communities in which we work and live,” Dolese Director of Communications and Community Relations Kermit Frank said. “We are committed to improving our communities through our products, actions and support, and when we see an opportunity arise to meet the needs of first responders in communities such as Canton, we do our best to meet those needs so that they are able to protect local homes, businesses and residents.”

The Canton Fire Department serves Dewey, Blaine and Major counties in addition to providing support statewide via the Blaine County Task Force.

“Our city is deeply appreciative of Dolese’s contribution to the safety of our community,” Canton Fire Department 2nd Captain Kelby Scott said. “Our department needed a large capacity tanker truck to continue to protect the residents we serve. With the majority of our calls being in rural areas where the closest water source is 15 or more miles away, the extra capacity of this truck will help with fire suppression. Our department will rely on this truck for years to come.”

Dolese understands that rural fire departments have limited budgets for firefighting equipment and vehicles. Access to adequate fire equipment is critical to save lives and property in an emergency. Dolese has historically donated used trucks to fire departments in need across the state.

Dolese is headquartered in Oklahoma City and the company has numerous plants and locations around the state, including locations in northwestern Oklahoma communities including Dover Sand Plant and Weatherford Concrete.

Connie Burcham can be reached at Editor@WatongaRepublican.com