Excerpts from the Herald-Review.com: A new combination rescue pumper is set to join the Mattoon Fire Department’s fleet on Monday, replacing two older vehicles and improving operational efficiency. The E-ONE rescue pumper features a 780-gallon water tank mounted on a Typhoon chassis. It includes a hydraulic cutter and spreader at the front bumper, powered by an onboard hydraulic pump. The truck also comes equipped with a remote-controlled light tower, making it highly versatile for emergency response scenarios. The city acquired the $564,626 vehicle with the help of a $285,715 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Fire Chief Tony Nichols submitted the grant application on March 3, 2016, and received approval just two months later on May 20, 2016. This funding was crucial in making the purchase possible, as the department had been saving for years but needed the grant to move forward. This isn’t the first time Chief Nichols has applied for grants—over the past few years, he had submitted applications three or four times without success. Now, with the new truck in service, the department plans to sell its 1978 rescue truck and 1987 engine online. The 1993 rescue unit and 1998 engine will remain in reserve for backup purposes. From the Banner Fire Equipment Facebook page: From Craig Hamrick’s post: Delivery day for Mattoon Rescue Engine 21! Photo from the Banner Fire Equipment Facebook page Photo from the Banner Fire Equipment Facebook page Photo from the Banner Fire Equipment Facebook page
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This is the day that seems like an eternity in coming, but makes all of the meetings and pre-build work worth it. This isn't just a beautiful rig—it's super functional too. A big thank you to the Mattoon Fire Department for trusting E-ONE and Banner Fire Equipment to build this amazing piece of equipment for you.