The Bridge Street and Kalamazoo Avenue stations each received a new engine. A city release said those stations hadn’t received a new fire engine since 1996.  

Each of the vehicles cost about $456,7000 and are expected to serve the city for 10 years. Each of them can carry 750 gallons of water and are capable of delivering 1,500 gallons of water per minute.

The department’s new engine, a 2018 Pierce Dash CF PUC, has features that mirror engine three, which went into service several years ago. These features include LED lighting and tool storage trays that roll out for easier access. The cost of the vehicle and its equipment is $820,000.

Before making its way to Waxahachie, the engine will be showcased at the Fire-Rescue International Conference and Expo, held Aug. 8-11 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.

According to the conference’s website, the event provides education for fire and emergency service leaders from around the globe. It also features hundreds of exhibitors who display the latest fire service innovations that include apparatuses, technology, equipment, and gear.