Clay County Fire Rescue welcomes new Engine 20 with ‘Push-in” ceremony

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — On Tuesday morning, Clay County Fire Rescue with the help of their non-certified recruits welcomed a new fire engine to the fleet.

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A “Push-In” ceremony welcomed the new fire truck into Station 20. Engine 20 is a new rescue pumper truck, having the capacity to push 1,250 gallons of water per minute.

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According to CCFR, the “Push-In” ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into a bay.

The county said the new rescue truck will replace the previous truck that had been with the station since 2012. It’s typical to replace a truck of this kind after 10-12 years of service.

“This new truck is necessary for us to be as prepared and responsive to our community as possible,” Clay County Fire Rescue Chief Jason Boree said. “This truck provides us more technology, added safety features, and is also more reliable since it will require less maintenance.”

The previous rescue truck will not be retired. According to the county, it will still be part of CCFR’s reserve trucks and will remain for another 5-10 years.

Team effort Non-certified recruits and members of Station 20 pose in front of Engine 20 before the "Push-In" ceremony. (Clay County Fire Rescue)

"Push-in" ceremony Crew members and non-certified recruits join in on the "push-in" ceremony for Engine 20. (Clay County Fire Rescue)

New wheels "We are excited to add this new truck to our fleet, and it is worth noting that the previous truck will still continue to serve the community as well," Clay County Fire Rescue Chief Jason Boree said. (Clay County Fire Rescue)

Wash her down A member of CCFR washing down new Engine 20. (Clay County Fire Rescue)

Looking clean Station 20 was joined by recruits to celebrate receiving new rescue pumper truck, Engine 20 on Monday. (Clay County Fire Rescue)

Special moment Station 20 had plenty of help during Monday's "Push-In" ceremony for brand new Engine 20. (Clay County Fire Rescue)

A lot of help Engine 20 will replace the previous truck that had been with Station 20 since 2012. (Clay County Fire Rescue)

Special moment Engine 20 has been described as a new rescue pumper truck, with a capacity of 1,250 gallons a minute. (Clay County Fire Rescue)

"Push-In" roots According to CCFR, the “Push-In” ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into a bay. (Clay County Fire Rescue)

Looking pretty Non-certified recruits help clean the brand new Engine 20. (Clay County Fire Rescue)

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