Officials said the truck is equipped to carry 300 gallons of water for fighting fires and is designed to serve as a decontamination vehicle during a hazardous material or chemical incident. The vehicle also can move heavy equipment.  

"We are pleased to be able to provide, through CSEPP, our city fire partners the use of this brush truck for any all-hazards events that might occur in our community," said Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk Taylor in a press release. "We thank CSEPP for giving Pueblo County yet another tool to improve public safety," he said.

Albuquerque Fire Department engines and ladder trucks have been equipped with the cameras, which convert heat radiation of objects and people into a visible image and allow firefighters to see through smoke and walls, for many years. Chief Paul Dow said firefighters use the cameras for a variety of applications, including fire alarm investigations, building exterior size-up or evaluation of the structure during an operation and victim rescue.

Deputy Fire Chief John Burke was proud that the renovation came in at $600,000, while the stations’ new septic system cost another $500,000. There are now separate sleeping and showering facilities for men and women, features that were not available at the Sandwich Village station next to police headquarters.  

The new station also includes a new backup generator that can power the entire building, as well as new air conditioning and heating units and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances. But, as Deputy Chief Burke said, there’s nothing ostentatious.