A Wetting and Push-In retirement ceremony was hosted for the Refinery Terminal Fire Company's Special Unit One, a firetruck used specifically for brush fires and blazes away from hydrants. The ceremony included the washing of the wheels of the new Brush One fire truck with the hose from the retired Special Unit One.
A Wetting and Push-In retirement ceremony was hosted for the Refinery Terminal Fire Company's Special Unit One, a firetruck used specifically for brush fires and blazes away from hydrants.
The ceremony included the washing of the wheels of the new Brush One fire truck with the hose from the retired Special Unit One. The ceremony concluded with firefighters pushing the retired truck into one of the bays at the training facility.
The retired fire truck will be serviced before being donated to the Ricardo Volunteer Fire Department in Kleberg County through the National Forestry Service.
“It’s always an honor to take part in these ceremonies,” Refinery Terminal fire chief Paul Swetish said. “We’re excited that the retired Special Unit One is staying in service with the Ricardo Volunteer Fire Department.”
The ceremony is considered a tradition among firefighters.