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A Wet Welcome for New Emergency Vehicles

A crowd gathered on Saturday to watch the 'baptizing' of Saukville's new fire engine 362 and ambulance 351.

Diane Kinzer, Neighbor
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With sirens blowing and lights flashing, the Saukville Fire Department christened its new fire engine and ambulance on Saturday. 

Port Washington Fire Chief Mark Mitchell presided over the wet down ceremony — a traditional way to welcome a fire apparatus or station.

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