New Truck Ordered For Warminster Fire Department

WARMINSTER, PA —Engine 91 is getting replaced.

The Warminster Fire Department has entered into a contract to replace Engine 91, fire officials said.

The new engine will mirror the layout and operation of our current Ferrara Engine 92. It's a custom igniter pumper, the company said.

"Thank you to Fire Chief Mitch Shapiro and the apparatus committee for your efforts," the fire department said.

The order was just placed and announced on March 8. There was no timetable mentioned for when the new fire truck will be delivered.

Warminster Township has two fire companies: the Hartsville Fire Company and the Warminster Fire Department.

Last October, township supervisors hired three full-time firefighters, ending a long-time dispute with both fire companies.

The firefighters work with the township's volunteer fire companies to help provide additional available fire and rescue personnel during the business day on Mondays through Fridays.

Township officials said at the recent supervisors' meeting that Fire Marshal Joe Venton will appear before the board to provide an update on how the new firefighters are progressing.