The department introduced Engine 32 in a ceremony where firefighters sprayed water on the truck.

The engine also received a blessing before firefighters pushed it into the station. North Garden Chief George Stephens says the new truck has more safety features.

"The types of steps we have in the back to again make it easier to get up on the engine itself, some of the other devices we have meaning being able to access the tools and equipment from the ground and again not climbing on the apparatus," said George Stephens, North Garden Volunteer Fire Company Chief.