When a fire engine breaks down, it can’t just be taken into the nearest auto shop.
Central Whidbey Fire &Rescue used to have to wait for an outside contractor to come and fix their engines, prolonging the “out-of-service” time of that vehicle. Now the shop comes to the engine.
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Firefighter and mechanic Michael Matros retrofitted a retired, gutted rescue truck in order to service and repair engines and other fire district vehicles onsite.
“It’s a rolling toolbox; I have everything I need in there,” said Matros.