The Greeley Fire Department recently took delivery of Tender 7, a four-wheel drive, 2,000-gallon Type 1 tactical water apparatus.

The department says it will be used to shuttle water into the areas without hydrants. Also, it can be deployed on wildland fires.

It will soon be placed in service.

GFD received a 4WD 2000 gallon Type 1 Tactical Water Tender. It will be used to shuttle water in the areas we serve without fire hydrants. It can be deployed on wildland fires. It will be placed in service at Fire Station and will be identified as Tender 7. pic.twitter.com/V9QIc59vcw

— Greeley Fire Dept. (@GreeleyFire) June 20, 2022

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