With the addition of a new rescue vehicle that went into service on Monday, Ocala Fire Rescue has now equipped all seven of its fire stations with engine and rescue units.
Rescue 7 officially rolled into service on Monday, August 25, at OFR Station 7. On Friday, August 22, Station 7 welcomed the addition of the new vehicle with a ceremonial “push-in” ceremony, which is a long-standing tradition in which a new fire engine is formally welcomed by firefighters and community members who roll the vehicle into the station bay.
“With Rescue 7 in operation, Ocala Fire Rescue continues to strengthen its capabilities and provide comprehensive life-saving services to the residents of Ocala,” reads a statement from OFR.
According to OFR, the additional rescue unit marks an important milestone for the organization: As of Monday, every one of its seven stations has an engine and rescue unit delivering Advanced Life Support (ALS) services…