The City of Caldwell had much to celebrate on Monday afternoon as the fire department proudly welcomed their new engine and Squad 12.
- Equipped with a 1,000-gallon water tank, the new engine significantly enhances the department’s ability to serve areas with limited water access.
- The ceremony commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer, followed by heartfelt thanks from the department to the mayor, city council, and community for their support. Community members and families ensured a great turnout, and tradition was honored with the ceremonial push of the new engine into the station.
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Fire Chief Caldwell shared plans for future expansion, including the addition of three new engines, the opening of Station 4, and the potential development of two additional stations to better serve the growing community.
( Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
“Our community is growing and our fire department needs to grow along with it.”On Monday afternoon, the city of Caldwell and Fire Department held a celebration for a much-needed safety expansion.” Said Caldwell Mayor Wagoner “Canyon dispatch stand by for an announcement company 12, Attention fire department, personnel and citizens of Caldwell as of August 19, 2024 fire engine 12 And squad 12 ARE officially IN SERVICE” Said Operator
A push-in ceremony was held at Fire Station 2 as the department introduced Squad 12 and brought in their newest engine with a thousand-gallon water tank…