The new Engine 68 is now in service, protecting our community! In Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, each fire engine is identified with the same number as the station it is assigned to, so Station 68’s engine is Engine 68. In addition to that number, each apparatus has a unique identifier for maintenance. Engine 68’s maintenance number for the past seven years has been E03-1. E03-1 was commissioned in 2003 to serve the citizens of Parkland. It was housed at Station 61 from 2003-2015, where it respon

🚒 DID YOU KNOW? 🚒 … Not all big red emergency vehicles are the same! Here’s the difference:🔥. … Fire Engine – Also called a pumper.It’s the one with the water tank, pump, and hoses. Its main job? Put water on the fire. Fire engines carry: • A water supply (usually 500–1,500 gallons) • Powerful pumps to push water through hoses • Basic firefighting tools and gear🔥 . … Fire Truck – The ladder master.This is the tall one with the big extendable ladder for reaching high places. Fire trucks are f