The department has to send its 1997Â fire engine out for a total refurbishment in November.
Although the engine in the truck has relatively low miles, Emery said it needs a lot of different things done to it. The metal will be stripped bare to remove corrosion, and the tank that holds water will be repaired.
All the lights will be switched to LED and meet state Department of Transportation specifications. The truck also will meet National Fire Protection Association standards.
The cost of the work will be about $162,000 to $163,000, about half the cost of purchasing a new truck.