The department has 15 engine companies throughout the county, each with its own truck. The new truck will help modify the county fleet.

The new truck pumps 2,000 gallons of water a minute. To put that in perspective, the average person in the U.S. uses about 80 to 100 gallons of water a day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Four outrigger beams can protrude from the sides of the truck to further stabilize it. Lt. Kurt Bleemel said that the ladder with a platform can extend to 104 feet at a 75-degree angle in less than 70 seconds.

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As you might remember that the old Engine 51 went to the same town and department Best of luck with Engine 41 as the members did back in the days.

The crash occurred at the intersection of Handley Edderville Road and Randol Mill Road.

An official with the Fort Worth Fire Department said the rig was on its way to a fire with its lights and sirens on. The pick-up was caught in the intersection, and tried to get out, but was unable to. The rig attempted to swerve and miss the truck, but hit it and flipped over onto its side.

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