Osseo Rural Fire Department Chief Nels Gunderson slipped between two firetrucks parked close together, then later pointed to damage a truck received when hit by another in the crowded station. “This was never designed to be a fire station, and we just don't have the room we need,” Gunderson said while explaining the need for a new, larger, better located facility. “We've had some near misses with firemen coming in and equipment going out.” Gunderson pointed to safety, needs for upgrades, document information preservation concerns and recruitment as other reasons the public should approve an advisory referendum on Nov. 8. The department serves the city of Osseo and towns of Sumner, Garfield and Otter Creek, and contracts with the town of Clear Creek.