The Johnson City Fire Department unveiled their new Engine 7 with a traditional "push-in" ceremony. The custom-built fire engine has a 750-gallon water tank, can deliver 1,500 gallons per minute, and includes LED lighting for emergencies, with a total cost of nearly $610,000, according to the City of Johnson City.
Johnson City Fire Department also opened its largest-ever fire training facility behind Station 7, a $4.5 million project funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Chief David Bell said, "It will allow us to provide critical training that will directly translate into better service and safety for our City and the region," as reported by the City of Johnson City.
The Johnson City Fire Department has completed a new training facility featuring office spaces, a 100-person classroom, gear cleansing facilities, and an self-contained breathing apparatus filling station. The facility is already hosting several training programs. A second phase, estimated at $2.5 million, will add a hands-on training structure for live-fire exercises. Officials said, "The concrete structure will feature three different burn sites for live-fire training." The department plans to break ground on the additional structure soon, as stated by the City of Johnson City.
