South Fork Fire Department Looking to Purchase New Truck

South Fork Fire Derpartment has formed a7 member committee to plan and put together the specs for a new engine. The committee consists of officers, firefighters, and 1 board member.

The new engine will be built to function as a pumper and a tanker. It will have a 1500 gpm Hale pump, carry 1000 gallons of water, and have a Williams A/B onboard foam system. This will also be South Fork VFD's first custom cab engine.

Due to increasing demand to carry more equipment and more personnel, the change in body style is needed. Purpose built fire apparatus will also last longer and give better service over the life of the vehicle.

South Fork has been talking to two of the top fire apparatus companies while planning this truck which include Pierce and Smeal companies.

They hope to be able to order the truck by the first of July.

For more information on the South Fork Volunteer Fire Department, visit www.southforkfd.com.