Peru dedicated its new fire station last weekend to past, present and future veterans and public service personnel. The new station at 131 Greenwoods Road is the result of a four-year, $155,000 project. Peru Fire Chief Bill Hussey said the building is much safer and will allow more timely and efficient emergency responses. (Photo by Kathy Hussey)

Brittany Quinlan, left, Tyler Gates, Fire Chief Bill Hussey, Bill Gates, Sharon Gates and Nate Robbins gather at the dedication ceremony last weekend for the new Peru Fire Station. The facility was dedicated to past, present and future veterans and public service personnel. Tyler Gates and Robbins are representatives of Professional Vehicle Corp. in Rumford, which donated a squad truck for the department’s use. The new station at 131 Greenwoods Road is the product of a four-year, $155,000 project, and Hussey said the building is much safer and will allow more timely and efficient emergency responses. (Photo: Kathy Hussey)