Newton Fire Department Unveils New Rescue Truck

NEWTON, MA – The Newton Fire Department Thursday unveiled its new set of wheels, a heavy-duty rescue truck equipped to respond to unique emergency situations.

The vehicle, primarily funded by a federal grant, contains specialized equipment to respond to emergencies such as an elevator malfunction, a construction accident or highway crash, according to a Newton TAB reportfrom last year.

The rescue truck is the newest addition to the department's special operations fleet, which includes a water and rescue van and a boat for water rescue, the TAB reported.

According to a Twitter post from Newton Fire Chief Bruce Proia, the truck underwent its final inspection Thursday:

Take a look at R1 below:

Image via Newton Fire Department