SOLEDAD - After 17 years of service to the Soledad community, the time arrived for the City of Soledad to replace its trusted fire engine with a new, state-of-the-art model.
Made possible by the Assistance of Firefighters Grant Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and the City of Soledad, at a cost of $532,000, the City was able to purchase a custom fire engine made specifically to serve the community and the Mission Soledad Rural Fire Protection District.
“By partnering with the Department of Homeland Security, we were able to bring the best model fire engine for our community at a fraction of the cost,” said City Manager Michael McHatten. “Through innovative partnerships, we will continue strengthening our City’s public safety infrastructure while also being mindful of how we spend taxpayer dollars.”