Firefighters with the El Paso (TX) Fire Department are planning two wet down and push in ceremonies to dedicate a new rescue truck and a pumper, according to a report published by KFOX14.
According to the report, Rescue 19 will be dedicated a ceremony tomorrow (Aug. 6) at the Station 19, 2405 McRae Blvd, at 11 am and Pumper 21 will be dedicated on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 11 am at Fire Station 21, 10000 Dyer St.
The television station reported the wet down and push-in traditions date back to the 1800s when crews would wash and ready horses and prepare the apparatus for the next call.
The events are open to the public.
