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an additional 1,000 gallons of water so that it can respond to non-hydrant spots in more rural areas.

Both trucks feature multiple easy-access hose connections, and custom dimensions designed specifically so that the engines can operate on tight streets and alleys that may be hard to access around Town.

From left to right: Easton Town Manager Don Richardson, EVFD members Adam Mayock, Jeff Meintzer, Solomon James, Chris Hash, Sutphen Employees Adam Bassney, Rich Miller, Jakob Gordon, EVFD Assistant Chief JR Dobson, Lawver Fire employee John Lawver, EVFD Chief Sonny Jones Jr., EVFD President Rick Stacey, Easton Mayor Megan Cook, and Lawver Fire employee David Chaires stand in front of Engine 63 and Engine 37 at the Sutphen Plant in Lake Ariel, PA.

EVFD Apparatus Chairman Jeff Meintzer said, “Being able to deploy hoses and things rapidly is important, seconds count in the fire industry.” Meintzer added “It’s very firefighter friendly…These trucks can turn tighter, there’s several features and little touches added that make the whole process a lot easier for us.”

These trucks will be the 4th and 5th engines in the EVFD’s stable, and they are replacing two units that are over 20 years old.

“We are very grateful to the Town of Easton for their help in acquiring these trucks. “The Town staff has been fantastic through this whole arrangement.” Meintzer added.

Mayor Megan Cook remarked, “The Easton Volunteer Fire Department is a huge asset to our residents. These new trucks have state of the art equipment that will allow them to more effectively do their jobs, and to be safer while doing it.”

Mayor Cook continued, “They mean everything to us. You really have to respect the men and women who give up their family time and their safety to keep our community safe.”

While the trucks were outfitted with up to date safety equipment and technological features, the aesthetics held true to the classic look of a historic Easton fire engine.

“We love it, it’s beautiful! If nothing else, it’s a beautiful truck,” Meinzter said. “When you put things on paper, that’s one thing, but when you actually get to see it in real life and it turns out just how you intended, that’s the icing on the cake.”