Firefighters of Contra Costa received a commendable upgrading with the addition of seven new fire engines.
Rewriting:
Snazzy New Ride for Firefighters in Contra Costa County
Hey there! Focusing on the fires and the firefighters battling them, Contra Costa County's Con Fire has recently rolled out some slick new rides to strengthen emergency response and boost firefighter safety.
Over the past few weeks, seven fire engines have hit the roads, each equipped to carry the force to your neighborhoods when disaster strikes. Visit these stations to meet the new additions:
- Station 2: Pleasant Hill
- Station 93: Oakley
- Station 73: Pinole
- Station 69: El Sobrante
- Station 7: Walnut Creek
- Station 82: Antioch
- Station 95: Oakley
These shiny new rigs have been shaking things up, aiming to improve the reliability of emergency services, cut back on maintenance costs of outdated equipment, and increased firefighters' protection.
With the addition of these modern fire engines, Con Fire is solidifying its commitment to prioritize public safety and infrastructure welfare within the district.
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Some Technical Insight
Although particulars on the fresh fire engines aren't extensively detailed in the search results, a Type-3 fire engine—which might be one of the models introduced—comes equipped with:
- Support Structure: International chassis
- Pump Output: JMP 500 gal/min
- Fuel Tank: Large polyethylene tank, Capacity: 500 gallons
The Type-3 engine featured in reports was delivered in June 2022. Reach out directly to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District or visit their official website for more in-depth and current information regarding their new fire engines.
Firefighters in Contra Costa County are now using state-of-the-art fire engines for emergency response, aiming to improve reliability and cut back on maintenance costs. With seven new rigs rolled out, including a Type-3 engine featuring an International chassis and a 500 gallon fuel tank, Con Fire is committed to prioritizing public safety and infrastructure welfare.
