Redstone (AL) Fire Department Gets New Rescue Truck Purchased Through Bulk Army Order

A 2022 medium-duty rescue truck was recently put in service by the Redstone (AL) Fire Department, according to a report published by the Redstone Rocket.

According to the report, the new rig was built by Rosenbauer and replaces a 1994 model. The new rescue truck was bought as part of a bulk purchase by the Army. Redstone was one of several departments in the area to receive new apparatus.

Members of the department received familiarization training on the new apparatus at a session at Fire Station 3 on Patton Road, according to the published report.

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