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With an initial investment of $1,015,677 approved by the McAllen City Commission, the McAllen Fire Department acquired a brand-new Fire Engine Spartan S-180. The truck is fully equipped with rescue equipment, hoses, nozzles, radios, and other fire-fighting equipment, including a 750 gallon water tank.
This new truck will be housed at Fire Station #7 on the city’s far east side.
Come see McAllen firefighters conduct the traditional “push-back” ceremony to officially place this new apparatus in service. The tradition dates back to the late 1800’s when fire departments used horses to pull a fire apparatus to fires. After fighting the fire, the crews would wash and ready the horses and the apparatus in preparation for the next call, then they would “push-back” the apparatus into the station’s bay.
| WHO: McAllen Fire Department |
| WHAT: Push back new engine into service |
| WHEN & Friday, December 6, 2024 10:00 a.m. |
| WHERE: McAllen Fire Substation #7, 8209 N Bentsen Rd |
