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With an initial investment of 1.6 million dollars approved by the City Commission, the McAllen Fire Department acquired a brand-new Pierce Manufacture-Ascendant fire truck equipped with a 300-gallon on-board water tank and a 100-foot telescoping aerial platform ideal for high-angle rescues and extended firefighting operations. The truck is also equipped with a 2,000 gallons per minute water pump, and specialized vehicle rescue equipment.
The McAllen firefighters conducted a traditional “push-back” ceremony on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 at 8:30 A.M., 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. This new fire truck will be station in North McAllen at fire station #5 where the ceremony will take place, located at (23rd and Dove Ave.).
