The Corpus Christi Fire Department is proud to announce the arrival of a new fire truck, the first of two recently purchased from Metro Fire Apparatus, the city said in a press release. This latest addition enhances the department’s ability to protect lives and property with advanced technology, improved efficiency, and greater capacity.
“We are excited to give you a first look at our latest CCFD Engine 8 proudly aboard the USS Lexington,” the fire department said in a Facebook post. “This new addition is more than just an engine, it is a testament to the trust and investment that our Corpus Christi community and city have in our department and our firefighters/paramedics.”
The new fire truck is a Spartan chassis and features a 750-gallon water tank, an increase from the department’s previous standard of 500 gallons. It also includes a 40-gallon Class B foam tank designed to combat fires that are difficult to penetrate. With the ability to stream 2,000 gallons of water per minute, the truck is among the most powerful in the fleet…