Ester Volunteer Fire Department has provided emergency fire, medical and rescue response to the Ester Fire Service Area and the Fairbanks North Star Borough for over 50 years. The funding received from the Lowe's Hometown grant will allow EVFD to replace essential exterior storage space, upgrade flooring in the training room and refresh the paint and furnishings in the kitchen. These renovations will improve the functionality and comfort of EVFD's Station 51, promoting the well-being and efficacy of its first responders.