PRESS RELEASE
Clay County Fire Rescue’s non-certified recruits joined members from Station 20 in a Push-In Ceremony for the new Engine 20 April 2.
Engine 20 is a new rescue-pumper with a capacity of 1,250-gallons-per-minute. The rescue-pumper will replace the previous rig that had been with the Station 20 since 2012. It is typical to replace a pumper after 10-12 years of service.
“This new truck is necessary for us to be as prepared and responsive to our community as possible,” said Clay County Fire Rescue Chief Jason Boree. “This truck provides us more technology, added safety features, and is also more reliable since it will require less maintenance.”
Boree added, “We are excited to add this new truck to our fleet, and it is worth noting that the previous truck will still continue to serve the community as well.”
The previous truck will be part of CCFR’s reserve apparatus, and will remain there for another 5-10 years.
This new truck was paid for by Clay County’s Capital Improvement Plan.
