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June 21, 2009

Burnaugh gives new truck traditional welcome

By TIM PRESTON The Daily Independent Sun Jun 21, 2009, 11:10 PM EDT

BURNAUGH — The new fire engine has been washed, dried and backed into the bay at the Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Department.

The new truck is the “most modern fire engine available,” according to Chief Tim Stewart, who said the vehicle provides firefighters many advantages when compared to the 17-year-old engine it replaced.

“The new truck certainly has more storage in it,” Stewart said, explaining the diverse nature of the department’s calls require them to prepared for the unexpected.

“We have to be prepared for anything,” the fire chief said, noting the department responds to situations ranging from medical emergencies and motor vehicle accidents to state-wide disasters. “This new rescue/pumper will enable us to be better prepared and respond to these incidents.”

Stewart said the new fire engine, which is a 2009 Sutphen rescue/pumper, has several built-in features which will make tough jobs a little easier. One of those features, he said, is a 10 kilowatt hydraulic light tower.

“I can have instant lighting in about 30 seconds,” Stewart said, noting the light tower is remote controlled.

Firefighters, their families and supporters including elected officials recently gathered at the fire department for a dedication ceremony which included the traditional wash-and-dry ceremony.

Boyd County Judge-Executive Bud Stevens and Rep. Rocky Adkins, D-Sandy Hook, were among the dignitaries who spoke during the dedication ceremony. Due to the slope at the entrance of the bay, Stewart said they had to back the truck into its designated space rather than physically pushing it into place according to firefighter tradition.

The department’s old fire engine has already been sold and will serve residents of Bedford, Ky.

“It will always be my goal to keep the most modern and efficient equipment in this station to better serve the Big Sandy District community,” Stewart said.

The Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Department responds to incidents within a five-mile radius of the station in southern Boyd County, including a section of northern Lawrence County. The department also has mutual aid agreements with neighboring fire departments in both counties.

“This is a proud day,” Stewart said after the dedication event. “We are pleased to be able to offer improved service to our community in their time of need.”

TIM PRESTON can be reached at tpreston@dailyindependent.com or at (606) 326-2651.

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