Jack Moss finally found the 1924 American Le France. It had been auctioned off and was being used as transport for lumber. Moss found it in the early 70's and slowly rehabbed it.

"This for him, represents the soul of service," said Ron.

Dirk Hedges with the McKinney Fire Department, with the help of the Texas Fire Museum, were instrumental in bringing the old engine back to life. It would take several years to finally make happen.

"It will always be for me my Mona Lisa," said Ron.

Just as the whole project was coming together Jack died last year. It was a little more than a year after it was finally complete and returned the McKinney Central Station.

"I think he would say it was all worth it ," Ron said envisioning what his father would say.

The Panther trucks, incorporating Euro 6 engines, include a “Stinger” machine with a high reach extendable turret capable of throwing water more than 100 metres at a rate of 6,000 litres a minute. The fire engines will be stationed at the airport for fire crews to use in emergency response situations.