The truck, engine 942, is still in good working condition and served the community for many years until it was retired.

The truck sits comfortably in a garage on the the school’s back side waiting to be a major educational tool.

Harnett Central High School Public Safety Academy Chief Reggie Hocutt said he appreciated the gesture of the fire department.

“From the bottom of my heart I say thank you for this donation,” Mr. Hocutt said. “We have worked hard in this program and we are one of the premiere programs in the state. We could not do that without the support of the community.”

The crew aboard Erie Engine Co. 6 was traveling east on East 26th Street at about 5:45 p.m. Sunday, responding to a call with lights and siren activated, when it was struck by a Honda that was traveling south on French Street, according to Erie police at the scene.

The Honda received heavy front-end damage but the driver remained at the scene and did not receive medical treatment. The fire engine received some damage but was still able to be driven, Fire Chief Guy Santone said. No firefighters were reported injured in the crash.