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By Bob Weaver
Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department has received their new fire
truck. It is expected to be
placed in service this month, according to Fire Chief Bill Jones. The
new pumper has its' control
panel behind the cab. "It is a great vantage point for the fire
scene," said fireman Fred
Waybright. It also represents a giant leap in technology from manual
to electronic systems.
Pump controls behind cab
1250 gallon per minute pumper with 1000 gallon water tank
Fred Waybright demonstrates electronic controls
"The pre-connected lines are already preset and can be activated
quickly," said Waybright. The
truck utilizes a 1250 gallon-per-minute pump and carries 1000 gallon
of water for rural fire
fighting. "It should get up the side roads pretty easy," said
Waybright.
The new pumper cost slightly more than $100,000, not including "a lot
of interest."
Chief Jones said it is the first new truck owned by the department.
"We are grateful for the
support the community has given us," he said. "We really try and do a
good job for them."
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