Mayor Ann Subrizi estimated the truck's value to be $120,000. She said the truck had clocked about 4,000 miles.

In March, the Borough Council authorized the chief to register for the federal 1033 program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. It allows surplus military equipment to be transferred to local police at no cost except shipping expenses.

"Before now, the largest tank that we had was a 400-gallon capacity," said Forreston VFD Fire Chief Wes Curry. "This unit will allow us to stay out longer which will help with a quicker knock-down of a fire."

Converting military vehicles into firefighting machines help departments attain rugged trucks with maximum off-road capability, Forreston VFD's news release stated.

The ordinance authorizes “the Penfield Fire Company to obtain reimbursement for the cost of materials expended and services rendered in fighting fires and rendering emergency and emergency rescue services.”

The ordinance reads, “in order to ensure the continued viability of the Penfield Fire Company and to protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare, an ordinance must be adopted to authorize the fire company to collect money from the insurance providers of those who receive fire fighting, rescue and emergency services.”