Melville FD Christens New Heavy Rescue Truck, Ambulance at Wet Down Ceremony

The Melville Fire Department recently welcomed a new heavy rescue truck and ambulance during a wet down ceremony at fire headquarters.

The Dix Hills, Huntington Manor and Wyandanch Fire Departments helped Melville christen the new rigs and got a tour of the new apparatus.

The Spartan Custom Heavy Rescue Truck carries a full complement of rescue equipment, including three sets of Hurst "Jaws of Life" tools and rescue airbags.

The PL Custom Freightliner ambulance is the largest of the Melville Rescue Squad's five Advanced Life Support ambulances. It carries two stretchers and is first due on all auto accidents.

Chief Jason Bernfeld recognized the Board of Fire Commissioners and the truck committees for their time and effort in approving, developing and building these two emergency vehicles to help serve the residents of Melville.

Commissioner Max Lituchy thanked the members for their dedication and assistance in bringing these state-of-the-art trucks to the department.

Photos by Steve Silverman