Decatur Fire & Rescue says it's getting 'much needed' new truck

  • Source: WAAY-TV ABC 31 Huntsville
  • Published: 01/22/2020 06:41 PM

New equipment is coming to Fire Station 5 in Decatur. The city council approved half a million dollars to get a new fire truck. Decatur Fire and Rescue said this truck is a much-needed addition to the department. The department said it's replacing a 19-year-old truck that lived well beyond its life span. The department planned to wait a year or two before asking the council for a new truck, but officials worried the truck would break down, costing thousands of dollars to fix The department said the truck had a lot of wear and tear over its life-span because of the equipment it carries, how fast it has to go and how hard firefighters have to slam on the brakes when responding to a scene. They said the new truck is going to have a new layout they are all excited for.



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