Marlin Fire Department gets new vehicle

The City of Marlin Fire Department proudly took delivery of its newest emergency vehicle, Engine 2, last week. Its purchase was made possible by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s FAST Fund grant program. This truck was custom designed to meet our community’s current and future fire protection needs while providing a high degree of safety and efficiency for our firefighters. It’s features include: a 1,500 gallon water tank, 20 gallon foam tank, 1,500 gallons per minute pump and ample storage accomadations for equipment. Engine 2 will replace a pumper truck that’s served our community continuously since 2005. A public commissioning ceremony and showcase of the truck is currently being planned.