A fire engine in southwest Wilmington that had been idled during staffing shortages has been put back in service. Engine 6, a fire suppression vehicle at Third and Union streets, will respond to calls while the city completes "an assessment of departmental fire operations," John Rago, Mayor Mike Purzycki's deputy chief of staff for policy and communications.
Kevin Turner, president of the firefighter's union, said that firefighters are "extremely happy" to have the engine back because the closer an engine is to a blaze, the faster firefighters can respond.