A set of new water tanks in Huddleston are expected to help crews better fight fires in the area.
Captain Doug Kirby says in rural areas, there just isn't much of an option for firefighters to fill up their engine's water tanks. In Huddleston, especially, there are no pressurized hydrants in the area.
Now, they have three tanks that collect up to 7,500 gallons of rainwater from the fire station's gutters.
If there is a fire, Capt. Kirby says they could get in and get out much easier and get 3-4 loads out of the tanks.