Board members for the Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory listened to updates on equipment repairs and remounting, in addition to remodeling efforts on station one, during its regular meeting Thursday.

In March, Braun Ambulance Company contacted the fire territory about warranty issues that needed addressed in ambulance six. The company located in Van Wert, Ohio, requested the apparatus be brought to their facility March 28, which the territory did.

Syracuse/Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott noted Braun estimated they would need the ambulance for much of April to get warranty issues addressed. The department has procured a loaner from Life Star Rescue Inc., the dealership where they purchased the ambulance. Scott stated their insurance does cover the loaner unit.

The department hopes to have ambulance six back within the next week or two.

Scott then told board members since Life Star Rescue is also located in Van Wert, the department went ahead and removed all equipment from truck one, which needs to be remounted. They delivered it to Life Star Rescue March 28, saving time and money with one trip.

The remount is currently in process after International Harvester built the chassis April 8.

Work continues to be completed on station one with all the drywall hung, all telephone service moved to the second floor, stairs completed on the north and south side, all windows on the second floor installed and two furnaces installed on the second floor.

The contractor is waiting to install the siding for the second floor until temperatures remain above 40 degrees during the overnight. Electrical and data lines are currently being installed, in addition to a radio system and speakers. Two air conditioning units will be installed on the roof with Scott stating they have made sure the roof can support the weight.

Scott also noted they are waiting on asphalt to complete work in the south parking lot on Henry Street and on the north side of the building near the alley.

The contractors, according to Scott, expect to have the remodel completed by mid-June.

In other Turkey Creek Fire Territory news:

• The fire territory responded to 17 fire calls and 87 EMS calls during March. Calls reflect an increase of 18 emergency responses from February’s total of 86 calls.
• Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory received information from its ambulance billing company it has received $237,252 from EMS runs in 2013. This means 98.85 percent of its revenue projected for 2013 from EMS billing has been collected.
• Turkey Creek Fire Territory did receive approval to become a 77 PERF unit. At the request of the board, Scott will approach the advisory board to get their thoughts on the switch. The advisory board must approve the transition.

The next board of directors meeting is schedule for 7 p.m. May 8 at Syracuse Town Hall.