According to a report from WCIA, the Gilbertsville (PA) Fire and Rescue Co. has delivered a new fire apparatus to the Cisco (IL) Fire Protection District (CFPD).

The truck it replaces has been in use for the past 15 years. Senior CFPD firefighters said the old truck served them well, but the time for a replacement has come.

The CFPD made the announcement on its Facebook page.

This new truck is much larger, being able to carry up to seven firefighters. It also has special features such as automatic chains and external lighting, which helps with interstate rescues in icy conditions.

Perhaps the best part about the new engine is its cost, which is about 1/7 of the cost of a brand-new truck.

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Alexis—Royal Center (IN) Fire Department top-mount pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Detroit DD8 7.7L 375-hp engine; Waterous CXVC20 1,500-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; Elkhart Stinger deck gun with TFT Extend-A-Gun; Ziamatic ladder rack. Dealer: Eric Foreman, Alexis Fire Equipment, Alexis, IL.

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Join Editor Chris Mc Loone as he unboxes the Koehler BrightStar B.F.L. Area Light that offers up to 3,000 lumens of light and adjustable color from 2700K warm yellow to 6500K cool white. The light can pivot 200 degrees and provides light that reaches a distance of 210 meters. Strong magnets built into the base allow the light to attach to any steel surface. On low power, the light provides 56 hours of light.

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