The new Lake Township fire truck rolled into the administration building parking lot on Tuesday, but it will be a few more days before it's in service.
The $465,759 fire truck was open for a tour and pictures at the trustees’ meeting, but was then heading to Cleveland to be outfitted with equipment, said Fire Chief Bruce Moritz. The truck should be in service at Station 1 in Walbridge later this month.
Some new features include Class A foam capabilities, an air priming system and storage for helmets. It also carries 1,500 gallons of water, compared to 1,000 gallons of water for the old truck. “We have got more water on it, for the rural end,” Moritz said.
Capt. Chad Klavinger said the truck has a tight turn radius. It’s able to do a figure 8 in the small Walbridge fire station parking lot.
The trustees voted in September to buy the All American fire truck from Sutphen Fire Truck Manufacturer. It replaces a 20-year-old engine.
Moritz said that truck will still be used for large fires and as backup.