Letterkenny Army Depot's fire department recently received a new 2016 E-ONE Typhoon fire engine and a 2016 Pierce tanker truck. "These two trucks are great additions not just for the depot, but for the community as well," Deacon Maddox, commander of the depot, said in a news release.
Firefighter Bill Wishard said the engine comes with newer technology that will assist the operator when using it.
The tanker, which replaces a 1991 model, will carry two firefighters and 3,000 gallons of water.
“These vehicles will benefit the depot and areas in the community that do not have sufficient water supply with fire hydrants," Wishard said, noting the tanker will be used in places such as Letterkenny's munitions-center area.