McBride wins again in Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades monthly draw

Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades president Peter Gingerich presents February draw winner Arlene McBride with a cheque for $450 in last month’s fundraising draw. Photo courtesy of Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades

By Gary West

There was another lucky winner at the end of February in the Wilmot Heritage Antique Fire Brigades’ monthly draw.

Arlene McBride was surprised to receive the call informing her she had won $450. This marks her third win in the brigades’ ongoing monthly fundraiser draw.

McBride says she continues to purchase tickets not just for the chance to win, but to support the volunteers behind the Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades and Museum in Baden.

She noted the funds raised through the monthly draw help the organization collect and preserve antique firefighting equipment, including vintage fire trucks, with the long-term goal of securing larger facilities in Baden to properly house and display the growing collection.

The museum showcases firefighting equipment from decades past and continues to attract visitors interested in local history and the evolution of fire services in the region.

McBride encourages others in the community to consider supporting the brigades by entering the monthly draw online at wilmotfiremuseum.com.