News : Open house planned at rebuilt Garrison Emergency Services Buildiing

Garrison Emergency Services personnel will celebrate the restoration of their building.

Garrison Fire Department members pose for a group photo in front of the new building.

First Responders pose near the Garrison Emergency Services Building.

The Garrison Firefighters and First Responders are holding an open house celebration for their reconstructed Emergency Services Building on Saturday, June 16 from 2 to 5 pm.

The station was destroyed by the July 11, 2011 Derecho windstorm that caused damage throughout the Garrison Fire District and Benton County. Garrison Fire Department and First Responder Vehicles were damaged when the building collapsed on them and much of their equipment was damaged or destroyed also.

Private citizens; businesses, corporations and foundations contributed nearly $50,000 to the recovery and reconstruction effort. The public is invited to see the rebuilt facility and equipment.

Refreshments will be served.