Town residents will soon see a pair of shiny, brand-new fire engines at the station and on the streets. Ten months after town meeting approved their purchase, firefighters began training with the vehicles and all their equipment this week.
Fire Chief Robert Olsson said the two engines will go in service in March, replacing two engines the town bought in 1991 and 1993. The new engines were delivered by a Wisconsin manufacturer earlier in February.
The April 2015 town meeting approved $1.2 million for the engines and all the new apparatus. With the oldest engines now retired, Hingham’s fire fleet now includes 2002 and 2006 reserve engines and one "quint" unit, so named for its five capabilities – aerial and ground ladders, a water tank, pump and hose. The town also has two ambulances.