South County Fire plans push-in ceremony for newest fire engine
EVERETT — South County Fire will hold a traditional push-in ceremony for its newest engine 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Lynnwood Civic Center Fire Station, 18800 44th Ave W, Lynnwood.
Everyone attending the ceremony will have the opportunity to help push the new engine into the firehouse. This custom dates back to the 1830s and the days of horse-drawn equipment. Because horses could not be easily backed into the station, firefighters would unhitch the horse team and push the equipment into the station.
The new engine can carry 700 gallons of water — a larger capacity than past models – giving firefighters more time to fight a fire without relying on a hydrant, a press release said. This engine’s streamlined design is intended to focus on response needs in a growing urban environment. Ordered in 2022 at a cost of under $900,000, delivery of this engine has taken nearly three years due to supply chain issues that started during the pandemic.
Lynnwood Civic Center Fire Station is part of South County Fire’s network of 15 neighborhood fire stations, working together to serve nearly 300,000 residents across southwest Snohomish County.
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