Now, the city is revisiting the idea of completely restoring the 1930s fire truck, with the hope that it will be brought back to fully operational condition or put on display again for people to enjoy.

“It’s becoming more and more important for communities to preserve their history and past,” City Manager Stuart Ed said. "This fire truck has been sitting in a park and requires a substantial investment to be renovated and rehabilitated. So, I have instituted a new grant program where we’re actively pursuing external grant funding for special projects, and this fire engine is an example of what I believe to be a very lucrative opportunity to leverage external funding and grant funding and go compete for that funding and preserve a piece of Las Cruces history.”

The truck has airbags just like any other passenger car would. It also holds more water than the previous pumper. But you won't see the truck on any calls for the next couple of weeks because it has to be properly inducted into the station.

Jackson Fire Rescue Captain Robert Greif said there is a dedication ceremony planned for June 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Station One in Jackson.