Volunteer Fire Department holds 16th annual auction

ODESSA — The Odessa Volunteer Fire Department hosted its 16th annual consignment auction last Saturday, helping residents liquidate excess machinery, tools and other items while raising funds for essential equipment.

Fire Chief Brian Schorzman said the event supports operations in the rural community by funding items the department cannot otherwise afford.

“It’s been going 16 years, and it helps the community and neighbors liquidate some excess machinery and tools and different items that they have at their farms and estates,” Schorzman said. “Most of the funds get used for buying turnout gear...