VIDEO/PHOTOS: Out with the old and in with the new. The Auburn Fire Department received two new trucks after years of waiting.
Until this past May, Engine 22 has served the Auburn community on the front lines since 2008. Now, it sits on reserve after the station got a new engine and ladder truck.
Auburn Fire Department Chief Douglas Cox spoke to WANE 15 about the new trucks and how they will serve the community.
The new engine, Engine 21, is a 2024 Sutphen. It was ordered in 2021 but with supply shortages due to the pandemic, the truck finally arrived from inspection this past spring.
“The typical lifespan of an engine truck is eight to ten years, so this rotation is a bit behind,” Cox said.
The new truck can carry 1,000 gallons of water and can pump up to 2,000 gallons per minute. It also has a light tower to light up scenes at night.