Last of 7 Sutphen Tankers Goes in Service

Recently, the Durham Fire Department placed the last of seven new Sutphen pumpers in service at Station 1. The dedication ceremony included remarks by Fire Chief Bobby Zoldos. Aftera wetdown of the wheels by children, participants helped push the engine into its new quarters. The new engines were delivered in late 2021, and placed in service during summerand fall of 2022. They featured many updates to the priorengine specification, both operational and cosmetic. The changes include a five-inch inlet and trash line added on the bumper, cross-lays removed and all handlines coming off the back, and company/station slogans added overthe front windshield. Engine 9 is shown afterits dedication in July.

- Fire News photos by Mike Legeros