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Big Arm Fire Station is a valuable asset

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Editor,

As the only two members of the Polson Rural Fire Board to be elected by the rural residents, we are concerned about recent statements that have been circulated regarding the upcoming Fire Board election. Among other things, it has been suggested to voters that if Steve Stanley and Beth Hoel are elected, the Big Arm Station will be closed. Not only is this blatantly false, it is an example of the scare tactics that we all see permeating the political landscape.

To set the facts straight, in 2006, there were no volunteers to respond to the Big Arm Station. Accordingly, the board, at that time, told the community that without volunteers, the station could not function and would need to be closed. In turn, members of the community came forward, became trained, and re-established the Big Arm Fire Company. 

This has been and continues to be a valuable asset for the entire rural community with three engines currently housed at the Big Arm Station. There has not been even so much as a suggestion by the board that this station should be closed, nor will there be. To suggest otherwise is just plain false.

Similarly, contrary to what is being circulated in the community, the board has not considered moving either the tender or the engine that is in Big Arm. 

We hope that you, as voters, set aside the fear mongering and cast your vote on May 4 based upon the legitimate issues that confront us all.

Fred Nelson
Jack Clapp
Polson Rural Fire Board Trustees
Polson

 

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