Five New Fire Trucks Joining Fleet in Monroe

MONROE, CT — Five new fire trucks will be added to the fleet for the Stepney Fire Department, Stevenson Volunteer Fire Company and Monroe Volunteer Fire Department thanks to the approval of $3.8 million in funds at a town meeting earlier this week.

The new trucks, which include a tower-ladder, engine-rescue, engine-tanker, engine, and tanker continue on the significant progress the town made in 2009 when six new fire trucks were purchased, according to fire officials.

“The five trucks replace six older trucks that have served the town well over the last two to three decades; however, increasing maintenance and repair costs along with technological advancements in firefighting equipment and techniques called for change,” the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department said in a post on Facebook. “The Departments would like to thank the hardworking individuals on our volunteer truck planning committees, Town Council, Board of Finance, and most importantly the voters for working with us and approving these funds.

“The citizens and visitors of the town should feel great about Monroe's commitment to public safety; in our eyes it is second to none.

“We look forward to introducing our new trucks to the citizens and all those interested upon delivery sometime in 2018."

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