The Town of Leland invites the community to celebrate the arrival of Leland Fire/Rescue’s newest fire engine at a Push-In Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Fire Station 52, located at 1379 River Road.
This family-friendly event is a chance to meet local firefighters and Town Council members while taking part in a time-honored fire service tradition. Together, firefighters and community members will help push the new engine into the bay, symbolically placing it into service. Guests can also tour the station, enjoy light refreshments, and explore the new engine's features. Attendees are encouraged to carpool due to limited parking.
“Replacing our fire engines is an important investment in the safety of our community,” said Mayor Brenda Bozeman. “Ensuring our firefighters have reliable equipment means our residents can count on receiving the best possible help when they need it most.”
The new engine enhances the Town’s emergency response capabilities with features exceeding National Fire Protection Association standards. Highlights include a powerful pump capable of moving 2,000 gallons of water per minute when connected to an external source, a 750-gallon onboard tank for immediate use, and a complete set of electric hydraulic rescue tools.
The Push-In Ceremony is a longstanding fire service tradition dating back to the era of horse-drawn engines, when firefighters would manually push the apparatus into the station bay.