City of Monterey to buy new wildland fire engine
The City of Monterey Fire Department will be getting a new Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine to help battle regional wildfires.
At its May 4 city council meeting, council members approved spending $410,000 for the purchase of the fire engine. Monterey Fire Department already has one Type 3 engine that was purchased in 2004.
“We all remember the lightning storms last summer that triggered numerous wildfires, disrupting lives, causing significant evacuations and property damage. We are making sure we continue to be equipped locally to protect our communities, and also statewide, should other agencies need our help,” said City Manager Hans Uslar.
In April, the fire department also took possession of two new fire engines, which were approved by the city council in 2020.