A 1996 truck that was involved in the April 13, 2015, accident that killed a 26-year-old Kingston Springs woman was declared totaled by the insurance company and had to be replaced.

The wreck was not the fault of the fire department.

At the time of the accident, Walker said the truck that was damaged was almost 20 years old and would need to be replaced in a few years anyway.

The multi-purpose truck will have all the equipment the department needs to respond to fires, accidents and other emergencies.

Howland Fire Chief James Pantalone says the grant will be used to replace older models of front line fire apparatus to include improved self-contained breathing apparatus packs, bottles, face pieces and voice amplifiers.

“As the annual capital fund budgets of fire departments decrease, these grants continue to assist with keeping fire departments budget in the black and keeps firefighters safe on the job,” said Chief Pantalone.

The goal of the AFG program is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and emergency medical service organizations.

Operations and Safety grants can be used for professional training, wellness and fitness programs equipment, personal protective equipment, modifications to facilities, and supplies that support firefighting and non-affiliated EMS operations and safety.

SDFRD officials said lights and sirens were on as the fire engine was traveling westbound on 40th. The crew was on its way to a fuel spill.