MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Christmas has come early as Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) looks set to gift two firetrucks away to neighboring fire departments.

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved the donation of MCFR fire trucks to Levy County Fire Rescue and Williston Fire Rescue (WFR). The final decision was made at a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday morning, according to MCFR.

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MCFR says it will donate its Spare Ladder #10 to WFR. The fire truck was purchased by MCFR in 1998 and was used as a front-line truck at the Silver Springs Shores Station, according to MCFR.

MCFR Spare Ladder #10 will be donated to Williston Fire Rescue. Courtesy: MCFR

MCFR says Engine #5 will be headed to Levy County Fire Rescue. They say the fire truck was purchased by MCFR back in 1993.

MCFR Engine #5 will be headed to Levy County Fire Rescue. Courtesy: MCFR

“It takes a team to protect our citizens and visitors,” said MCFR in a post on Facebook.