Santa Monica Brings Four New Fire Engines Into Service

August 26, 2019 9:01 AM
by Patrick Nulty

In April, the Santa Monica Fire Department received four brand-new Type 1 Fire Engines. The new Type 1 pumpers, built by KME Fire Apparatus, are specifically designed for urban environments (city) and feature a 500-gallon water tank, a 1500-gallon-per-minute pump, and an array of the latest fire and rescue equipment.

The new fire engines are custom-built to the exact specifications of the Santa Monica firefighters who were involved in the design process.

“Ensuring Santa Monica has the finest Fire Department possible is my top priority, and these new engines represent the tremendous support our firefighters have from City Council, the City Manager, and of course our community,” says Fire Chief Bill Walker.

The addition of the new fire apparatus will help ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of our community for many years to come.

Authored By

Patrick Nulty
Fire Captain