Marion County Fire Rescue has put a ladder fire truck into service, reports WCJB 20.
The fire department posted to Facebook, “The citizens and visitors of Marion County have an extra layer of protection today and into the future. Marion County Fire Rescue placed a new E-ONE Ladder Truck in service at Belleview Station #18 this morning. “Truck Company #2” will be available to run calls throughout the south end of Marion County and beyond.
The “Push In” Ceremony is deeply rooted in tradition, back to the days of horse drawn carriage days. The crews at Station #18, MCFR Leadership and our Chairman of the Marion County Board of County Commission, Jeff Gold, were able to push the truck from the apron, to its forever home inside the bay.
Deputy Chief of Operations Robert Graff stated, ‘Alot of work has gone into budgeting, designing, outfitting and acquiring Ladder 2. Having a Truck Company, Engine Company and 2 rescues at Station 18 will enhance the services that we provide to our citizens. Marion County Fire Rescue would like to thank our citizens and the Board of County Commissioners for the trust you instill in our department.’
Station #18 has consistently been the busiest fire station within Marion County. Each year, approximately 1,000 calls are run by firefighters from different stations in the Belleview area, these are called ‘concurrent calls.’ With the addition of Ladder 2, firefighters at Station #18 will be able to run many of those concurrent calls.”