Perdido Beach, Alabama (February 2019) – The Perdido Beach Volunteer Fire Department recently acquired a 2005 Pierce Dash 100’ foot platform aerial fire truck. The purchase allows the department to better serve our constitutents and adds the capability to assist in automatic mutual aid with three other departments for commercial structures. Perdido Beach VFD worked with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus as the equipment provider. The department selected Government Capital Corporation as the most cost effective funding solution for the purchase.
“This was our first financing experience,” stated Chief Ken Wright. “The staff at Government Capital stepped us through the entire process and made it easy to understand. Their experience was a great value to our overall project. Without the financing option, we would not have been able to purchase the truck. We had the opportunity to meet D.C. Greer, who took time to come by and visit with us while in our area.”
“The department provided the required information for processing in a timely manner, making the process flow smoothly. It was a pleasure working with the department providing financing which met their budget needs. The enhanced service reliability and functional capabilities of the new aerial should meet the needs of the department constituents for many years. We take great pride in being able to provide financings that enable first responders to serve their communities better.” stated D.C. Greer, Vice President
About Perdido Beach Volunteer Fire Department
Perdido Beach is a rural community located in SSW Baldwin County. The department was incorporated in 1984, serves 20 square miles and responds to an average of 200 calls per year. The Fire Department is funded by a share of a one and one half mill ad valorem tax assessed on property in Baldwin County. The funding is divided among 37 volunteer fire departments in the county. Population ranges from 1,000 to 1,500 (increase due to vacationers in the summer months). For more information, visit perdidobeachfire.org.
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 project financings in Alabama and across the country. For more information, visit govcap.com.
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