HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Engine 6 is officially in service. Crews from Stations 1 and 6 worked Wednesday afternoon getting equipment loaded and it made its first run a little after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday.
It is a 2016 Pierce Saber with a 1000 gallon tank and a 1500-gallon-per-minute pump. It has seating for 6 personnel and carries a wide range of equipment including not only fire, but medical equipment as well.
It is being housed at the 4410 N. Plum station.