NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A fire department in Luzerne County just got some new wheels.
The Nanticoke City Fire Department held a dedication ceremony this morning for its brand new fire truck and dozens from the community turned out to show their support.
The new truck replaces a 24-year-old engine and comes equipped with the latest safety features, including airbags, side-roll protection, and a secondary emergency brake on the passenger side.
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It carries 500 gallons of water and can pump out up to 15-hundred gallons per minute.
"Now with all the new technology that's out there, we're able to work with city administration to secure funding for this new apparatus. It has a lot more safety features as opposed to our older one," said Mark Boncal, Chief, Nanticoke Fire Department.
The truck was also blessed during today's ceremony.
A new ladder truck is also expected to arrive this summer.
