With the help of some local children, the Waco Fire Department recently pushed in three new Spartan engines at three stations. They’re the first batch of six new engines on the horizon for the department.
“They have many enhanced features, such as lower hose beds, modern emergency lighting, and cab configurations that better meet the needs of fire personnel while responding to emergencies,” a Facebook post reads.
A report in wacotrib.com adds that the department expects a ladder truck in July. Everything comes in at a cost of $5 million—$638,000 per engine and $1.2 million for the ladder. The report says it’s all being purchased via 10-year lease.
The old trucks will be traded in to vendors and are expected to fetch between $40,000 and $50,000 total; the report says those funds could be used for equipment.
The first 3 of 6 new @Spartan_ER engines were delivered to the @WacoTXFire Shop today. Hopefully putting these units in service next week at Stations 1, 2, & 11 with push-in ceremonies. 3 more engines arriving in 2 weeks! Exciting times at #WacoFire pic.twitter.com/OTsR5p74qJ
— Waco Fire Department (@WacoTXFire) May 25, 2022
