The fire department is set to purchase two used firetrucks from New York’s Levittown Fire District. These will replace two of Highland’s oldest engines.

Interim Fire Chief Brian Wilson said the trucks, along with the plans for a new public safety building and renovation of the Broadway station make 2019 a big year for the department.

The two trucks are currently being inspected to meet qualifications for the sale, which was a requirement from the City Council. The trucks are a 1995 and 1998 Pierce Lane Pumper.

The Baltimore Fire Department says they were responding to a call when firefighters saw smoke coming from under the seats on I-95 S near Caton Ave. They say they immediately pulled over as flames spread.

Fire officials say all firefighters were able to get out of the truck safely, but it did cause some traffic troubles while they cleared the scene.

The Baltimore Firefighters Union tweeted about the fire saying that less than two weeks ago they brought to light the issues with maintenance and lack of reserve apparatus.