Two new pumper trucks to be added to fleet

(Seguin) – Way before fire trucks had engines, firefighters had muscle. In the late 1800s, when horse-drawn fire wagons couldn’t be backed into their bays, crews would unhitch the horses and push their equipment inside by hand. Now more than a century later, Seguin Fire Chief Dale Skinner says that tradition continues—not out of necessity, but out of respect.

This weekend, Skinner says the Seguin Fire Department hopes to share this continued tradition with the community during Saturday’s ceremonial “Push-In” for its two newest pumper trucks.

“We are very excited and proud to add both pumpers to our fleet, which will serve the eastern and western parts of the city,” said Fire Chief Dale Skinner. “This ceremony is a great opportunity for our citizens to see the new trucks up close and learn how they will enhance our department’s ability to protect the community.”

The trucks—2023 Spartan Pumpers on a Metro Star Chassis—are each equipped with four riding positions, carry 1,000 gallons of water and 20 gallons of firefighting foam, and feature a pump capacity of 1,500 gallons per minute. They also come with a full range of firefighting and rescue gear.

Following the ceremony, city officials say guests “can tour the station, meet firefighters, enjoy refreshments, and snap photos with the department’s latest equipment.”

The Push-In ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Central Fire Station. The fire station is located at 110 Elm St.