The Nowata Fire Department announces the winner of its ladder truck raffle.

The department sold 131 tickets at $100 each, generating $13,100 in ticket sales. Nowata Fire Chief Brandon Jarvis says the money will help the department purchase equipment.  Jarvis conducted the drawing using Random.org, entering all 131 ticket numbers into the system before selecting the winners. Jarvis says the winner is Mark Stevens.

Jarvis says every ticket purchased made a difference, and they are incredibly grateful for the continued support of the department.