Inside the Shoemakersville Fire Company's firehouse, there are lots of things you would associate with the business of fighting fires - and saving lives.
"We still have to make up the end budget for additional lifesaving gear, truck expenses, everything in this line of work. It's not cheap," explained Assistant Chief David Rubright, with the Shoemakersville Fire Company.
Rising costs are changing how everyone does business -- and firefighters are no different.
"With gear and everything, you're looking around 6,000 dollars for one person," Rubright said.
So that's why something else on the fire company's property might stand out.
"We were looking for a long-term fundraiser that we didn't have to do a whole lot and through a couple meetings there was a need in northern Berks area for storage," said Rubright.