(Le Mars) — Spectators of Saturday’s Ice Cream Days parade may have noticed a new fire truck that has been added to the fleet. The Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department rolled out its newest truck that serves as both a pumper and as a tanker. Le Mars Fire Chief Dave Schipper says it is nice to have a truck that serves two functions.
Schipper says the city was able to save some money when purchasing the new truck.
Schipper says the truck was built at Breda, Iowa, and the city was able to save additional money since the company used the truck for demonstration purposes.
The Le Mars Fire Chief says the two fire trucks that were sold to other communities were past 20 years old.
Schipper says the two communities were needing to update their equipment, and that is why they were interested in purchasing Le Mars Fire Department’s used vehicles.
The new combination pumper and tanker truck is capable of hauling 2,000 gallons of water, and if needed, it can pump 750 gallons in one minute.
Graphics on the new fire truck have been designed and created by the former Old School Signs, now currently, Total Motors Graphic Solutions of Le Mars.
The new fire truck will officially be put into service on July 1st, the start of the fiscal year.
