ANSONIA >> The fire department's trusty, old Engine 6 has rushed to the aid of some of the Valley's most devastating fires over the last two decades, including the massive 2001 blaze that burned the former Latex Foam factory to th
The 25-year-old Engine 6, which had seen its share of wear and tear, was retired in May 2016, but the fire truck has found a new life in Delaware.
According to Mayor David Cassetti, Engine 6 was recently sold to Clayton Fire Company 1, based in Delaware. Engine 6 fetched $22,000, which fire officials and Cassetti said is a significant resale price. The money will go into the city’s general fund.