Fillmore Fire Department Receives 250-Gallon Water Tank & Pump Donation
The Fillmore Fire Department has received a 250-gallon water tank and Skidmore pump, donated by GlobalFire of Canada. The tank and pump are a welcomed addition to Fillmore’s exemplary fire department. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
The Fillmore Fire Department has received a 250-gallon water tank and Skidmore pump, donated by GlobalFire of Canada. The tank and pump are a welcomed addition to Fillmore’s exemplary fire department. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 13th, 2025

A 250-gallon water tank and Skidmore pump have been donated to the Fillmore Fire Department by GlobalFire of Canada.

According to Fillmore Fire Chief Keith Gurrola, when the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires broke out a number of these tanks were delivered to Los Angeles, and one was offered to Fillmore. Fillmore Fire already had a 40-gallon tank and pump that they use often, according to Gurrola.

“We used it a lot on the 4th of July to put out trash can fires.”

Gurrola said the new tank will be loaded into the back of one of the department’s pickup trucks when needed. For instance, during fire season the tank will be loaded, but removed from the truck to make room for sandbags during rainy season.

GlobalFire’s mission is to strengthen the emergency response capacity of organizations and communities around the world through the provision of equipment and training. To learn more go to GlobalFire.ca.