The Springfield Fire Department blessed and added two new fire trucks to the fleet Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Mason Square Firehouse, the department said in a Facebook post.
The new apparatus include Truck 2, a Pierce mid-mount platform aerial, and a Rescue Squad, a Pierce Ascendant, both of which will be stationed at the Mason Square Firehouse.
The ceremony was attended by Commissioner Calvi, Mayor Sarno, Bishop Timmothy Bayman, Deputy Chief McCaffrey, District Chief Tyrone Denson, and other SFD members.
The blessing was performed by Bishop Timothy Bayman. Great job by our repair division for their hard work in preparing these vehicles for service, the department said.
Specifications
| Chassis | Enforcer™ |
| Body | Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower |
| Actual Overall Height | 10′ 11″ |
| Engine | PACCAR MX-13 |
| Horsepower | 510 hp |
| Front Suspension | TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Air |
| Electrical System | Command Zone™ |
