The East Alton Fire Department received a new rescue/pumper last week. The truck was manufactured by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. East Alton Fire Chief Rodney B. Palmer said the new apparatus is a full custom build, to East Alton Fire Department's specifications and will fulfill the needs of the department for years to come.
"The new apparatus features a 1,500 gallon per minute pump, carries 750 gallons of water, 20 gallons of Class B foam, and compartments special built to hold a full assortment of tools and equipment needed for fighting fires and rescue incidents," he said.
East Alton Fire Department's fleet currently consists of a Fire Chief's vehicle, a 1989 75' aerial apparatus, a 1997 pumper, and a 2003 light duty rescue unit. The Fire Department will be combining the current pumper and rescue unit into one unit, the new Rescue/Pumper.
The 1997 pumper will be put into reserve status and the light duty rescue unit will be sold.