According to Deputy Fire Chief JP Hominick, the new vessel will be used to help battle brush fires by taking water directly from the bay to spray on the flames.

"It is saltwater, we do have an endless supply, and it comes straight from the bay. It has a through hole with suction to come straight from the bay, so as long as we don't run out of water in the bay and fuel, we have everything we need,"Hominick said.

One of the perks of the new vessel is the capability of being able to use infrared technology to search for people in the water.

The truck will not only will it be used for ambulance calls but it will also be used in the event of a fire emergency.

"We've got the capabilities and skill-set within the fire department, this is going to enable us to further expand and deliver that service to the tax payer," Chief Armstrong said. 

The new ambulance is also expected to reduce response times in the downtown area. 

"Once we staff the ambulance we get to running calls that is less time the citizens have to wait for a transport unit to begin care and transport to the hospital to a physician," Captain Jay Gouge said.  

The Bristol Life Saving crew will still maintain their normal calls while the fire department's unit  will run in addition. The new truck still has to be outfitted with equipment.