| The New Windsor Fire & Hose Company No. 1 is excited to provide our community with an update on the construction of the department’s new Brush 105.
While we have not shared many updates recently, significant progress continues to be made behind the scenes. The new Brush 105 is currently in the midst of fabrication at Vengeant Apparatus, with final fabrication inspections expected to take place in the near future. These inspections represent an important milestone as the project moves one step closer to completion.
The journey toward our new brush truck began with the arrival of the Ford Super Duty chassis at Vengeant Apparatus, marking the official transition from design and planning into the manufacturing phase. Since then, crews at Vengeant have been hard at work transforming the chassis into a custom-built firefighting apparatus designed specifically to meet the needs of the New Windsor community and the challenging environments our firefighters encounter.
When completed, Brush 105 will serve as both a brush truck and a mini-pumper, providing enhanced capabilities for wildland, field, and off-road firefighting operations. The apparatus is being built to access areas that larger fire engines cannot easily reach while still providing significant firefighting capabilities for emergencies throughout our response area and neighboring communities.
The replacement of Brush 105 is a critical component of the department’s long-term apparatus replacement plan. The current brush truck has served the community faithfully for many years, and the new unit will ensure our volunteers have modern, reliable equipment to safely and effectively respond to emergencies for decades to come.
This project would not be possible without the tremendous support of our community. Through carnival proceeds, fundraising events, donations, and community partnerships, the citizens of New Windsor continue to make investments in public safety that directly benefit our firefighters and those we serve.
Stay tuned for more updates as the new Brush 105 continues to take shape! |
