The St. Stephens Fire Department plans to expand service to the community, and the new fire truck just put into service will help accomplish that goal, said Deputy Chief Josh Randolph.
The department's goal is to hold a light rescue certification during 2010, and the 2009 Pierce Custom Cab Contender will be able to accommodate the extrication, medical and stabilization equipment needed for traffic accidents.
The new truck went into service on Nov. 1 after the firefighters spent a month training on the vehicle.
It cost about $420,000 and replaced the department's 1996 truck, said Chief Shawn Greene.
The truck was paid for from the fire district tax, and the department has budgeted for it for the last six years.
"We've never been big fans of credit purchases," Greene said.
The new truck will be the primary responder for all traffic accidents and rescue calls. It will serve as the secondary vehicle to all structure responses.
The truck was built in Bradenton, Fla., and its custom cab allows four firefighter, rescue or EMT personnel to ride out on calls.
Randolph said the members of St. Stephens Fire Department are excited about the new truck and the service it will provide the St. Stephens community.
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