City of Merced presents a brand new fire brigade

Merced, California (KFSN) – The city of Merced celebrates a brand new fire brigade.

The city of squad 53, which will serve from station 53, implemented on Monday.

This covers the area of ​​North Merced.

The squad consists of a large Ford F-550 pickup with a large utility box.

It is smaller than a fire engine and a fire engine and a little different.

“It has about 300 gallons water and a 100 GP pump. This device is specially developed to react efficiently to our community,” said Interim Fire Brigade chief Casey Wilson.

This is the first expansion of the department of the department in 65 years and strengthens the ability to protect and serve a growing Merced community.