Cape Girardeau City Manager, Dr. Kenneth Haskins, expressed gratitude towards McDowell South RV for their generous donation of a travel trailer for the city’s firefighters. The trailer is currently set up at Fire Station 1, located at Sprigg Street and Independence, allowing firefighters to maintain emergency response capabilities while the station is undergoing repairs due to water damage and mold.
Dr. Haskins highlighted the importance of this partnership for the community, emphasizing the value of businesses like McDowell South RV stepping up to support local services. Firefighters temporarily relocated from Station 1 on August 17 due to the hazardous conditions.
Additionally, the City of Cape Girardeau shared a video showcasing the temporary living arrangement on their YouTube channel.
