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WILSON COUNTY ESD NO. 5 ACQUIRES NEW APPARATUS

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Wilson County Emergency Services District No. 5, Floresville, TX (February 2021) – Wilson County Emergency Services District No. 5 announces the recent delivery of a 2020 Pierce PUC Enforcer Pumper truck from Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC. A traditional “Push-In” ceremony will soon be scheduled. “This apparatus has a 1,000-gallon storage capacity and can pump 1,500 gallons per minute,” stated Adam Strzelczyk, Fire Chief of Wilson County Emergency Services District No. 5. Government Capital Corporation, Southlake Texas provided the financing for the acquisition.

“Government Capital Corporation’s knowledge and expertise of the unique needs of fire departments was a great overall value to us,” remarked Adam Strzelczyk, Fire Chief Wilson County ESD No. 5. “I appreciate the ease and straightforward nature of the process.”

“It was a privilege to work with Chief Adam Strzelczyk on this important procurement,” stated Kevin Lerner, Senior Vice President of Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in being able to provide financings that enable first responders to better serve their communities.”

About Wilson County Emergency Services District No. 5
Wilson County Emergency Services District No. 5 is in Floresville, Texas about 35 miles southeast of San Antonio. Wilson County ESD No. 5 provides fire and rescue services to an area with 226 square miles and a population of more than 17,000. The district averages 275 calls annually with 26 volunteer firefighters and one paid firefighter.

About Government Capital Corporation
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to Emergency Service Districts and all other local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $4 billion in Texas and across the nation. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

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SILVERHILL ACQUIRES NEW APPARATUS

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Silverhill, AL (January 2021) – The Silverhill Fire Department announces the recent delivery of a new tanker truck.  The 2021 E-One VMT2 tanker truck increases the pump capacity to 1,250 GPM and storage capacity to 2,000 gallons, stated Josh Rice, Silverhill Fire Chief.  “Additionally, the new truck increased firefighter capacity to five firefighters.”  Sunbelt Fire Incorporated; in Fairhope, Alabama was selected as the equipment provider. Government Capital Corporation, Southlake Texas provided the financing for the acquisition.

“Government Capital Corporation’s knowledge and expertise of the unique needs of fire departments was a great overall value to us,” remarked Josh Rice, Silverhill Volunteer Fire Department. “The tax-exempt lease purchase was a simple and straightforward process.”

“It was a privilege to work with Chief Josh Rice on this important procurement,” stated Marti Sauls of Government Capital Corporation. “This tanker truck will meet their needs for many years.”

About Silverhill

Silverhill is located in Baldwin County with a population of 1,000.  Steeped in a rich Swedish and Czech heritage, Silverhill has maintained its’ small-town charm through decades of growth and development.  Silverhill’s first schoolhouse built in 1898, is now the town library.  Upon entering Silverhill you will be greeted with a sign that reads, “Welcome to Silverhill, A Good Place to Live.”  For more information visit,  www.silverhillalabama.com.

About Government Capital Corporation

Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to Fire Departments and all other local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $4 billion in Alabama and across the nation.  For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

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