ACTON (CBS) - Firefighters from the South Acton station went to work thanks to a loaner engine truck from Concord on Friday. Hopefully, it represents a change in luck for the town's heroes. "Happens in threes," said Acting Fire Chief Robert Hart. "It's all a headache, but it is what it is.
The fire department is down to just two of its own engines thanks to three unfortunate scenarios. The full fleet includes four engines and one ladder truck.
In December, the town’s only ladder truck caught fire in the station; an electrical issue most likely started it. One engine went down due to mechanical problems. On Wednesday, a
SUV slammed into another engine while it returned from a call.
It is unclear when the damaged trucks will be fixed and it how much it will cost.