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Lincoln Fire and Rescue Unveils New Truck

By Tom Stanton Aug 8, 2023 | 2:36 PM

There is a new addition to the Lincoln Fire and Rescue fleet of trucks.  LFR unveiled the brush rig on Tuesday morning.  Captain Shane Cuttlers says it offers off-road capabilities that existing vehicles cannot provide.

“As Lincoln continues to grow, we are experiencing a greater amount of urban wildland interface. This includes more than just rural properties, but green space areas in newer neighborhoods,” Cuttlers says.

The four-wheel-drive Ford F550 weighs nearly 20,000 pounds, uses 40” tires and is specially designed to access off-road, snow and water covered areas. Other features of Brush 10 include a 400-gallon water tank, 12-gallon foam tank, winch, rear camera and all hoses and tools, such as chain saws, needed to clear roads and access technical rescue situations, as well as fight fires.

The truck also allows first responders to safely remain in the climate-controlled cab while fighting fires with the ability to spray while in motion. The vehicle has a removable body that can be mounted on a new chassis, which allows for cost savings to the City and extends the overall life of the apparatus.

Funding for the vehicle is part of an $8.4 million Cares Act Federal Grant to LFR.  Brush 10 will be put into service before the end of August after all LFR personnel are trained for its use.

(Photo: City of Lincoln )