September 11, 2015 - The Fort Wayne Fire Department today hosted a ceremony celebrating the placement of Engine 6 into service. The department conducted a traditional "wet down" and "push in" service. Engine 6 is a 2015 Sutphen Monarch Pumper with a Cummins diesel engine, 750 gallon tank and 1,250 gallon per minute pump. The new rig holds up to six firefighters, extrication equipment, ladders, hose and medical supplies. This apparatus replaces a 2001 Pierce engine.
"Our commitment to public safety is an example of why we’re experiencing positive momentum and excitement in the City of Fort Wayne,” said Mayor Tom Henry. “I’m appreciative of the great work that’s performed each day by the Fort Wayne Fire Department. By implementing new equipment, we’re in position to enhance the services we provide to keep residents and businesses as safe as possible."