NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Don Jenson, Deputy Fire Chief, City of Bend Fire Department, (541) 322-6300

Announcing the arrival of the newest member in our firefighting family – a 2003 KME Type 3 Interface Engine.

Please join us as we present our new addition to the public and answer questions about how the bouncing baby truck will fulfill the growing fire & life safety needs of our community.

Wednesday May 26, 2004
Bend Fire & Rescue - Tumalo Station
19850 4th Street in Tumalo
3:30 PM to 6 PM

The newly adopted engine carries 750 gallons of water, 25 gallons each of Class A & B foam and is capable of pumping 500 gallons per minute. The truck was specifically designed with a shorter heelbase and a tight turning radius for firefighting work in both the urban and rural areas of Central Oregon.

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