The first as well as the second batch of the fire trucks were already distributed last year, while the third batch of 155 units were turned over to the recipients last Feb. 19.

DILG said this is the biggest fire truck procurement in the history of the BFP with a total of 469 units that amounted to P2.5 billion. Of the total number of fire trucks, 244 units are with 1,000-gallon capacity and the rest with 500-gallon capacity.

"These new additional fire trucks will aid in the filling up of shortages on its assets and will intensify the fire suppression capability of the BFP. It will not only boost the capability of our firefighters; it will also help them to be more effective and efficient in performing their mandated task. Similarly, these new equipment will also lift the morale of our firefighters because their dilapidated fire trucks will be replaced by the new ones," President Aquino said as he emphasized the importance of the acquisition of the additional fire engines.

Police confirmed that Providence police officers were assisting State Troopers at the scene because the crash happened just off the highway near the corner of South Water and Wickenden Streets.

According to state police, one woman was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with minor injuries.

Witnesses say the ambulance’s lights were not on at the time of the crash and an SUV was also involved.

"A fire station is a cornerstone to a community and we look forward to serving the citizens of the northern Colorado Springs and Flying Horse areas. We have a goal to arrive at an incident within 8 minutes 90 percent of the time and this station really helps us move closer to achieving that goal for our citizens in northern Colorado Springs," said Interim Colorado Springs Fire Chief Ted Collas. "With recent growth in the northern part of our city, it is vital to provide this enhanced level of service to residents in that area. The addition of Fire Station 22 will allow our firefighters to provide better coverage for the city to protect the lives and property of our citizens."

The total cost to build the new fire station was $2.2 million. It was built on land that was donated by a developer.