•May 27, 2026•

The Sullivan Fire Protection District officially placed its new rescue pumper in service with a “push-in ceremony” on Monday, May 18th. The ceremony was performed by several of the Department’s children, “pushing” the truck into the apparatus bay. The ceremony is rooted in traditions of the past when fire apparatus were pulled by horses. The firefighters would have to push the wagons back into the station after a call to return them to service. Much has changed since then, while in some ways still remaining the very similar. The new engine features several updates while carrying older traditions into the future. Most noticeable is the blue paint color that Sullivan FPD has been known for for many years. Another tradition that was brought back was the single green light on the passenger side of the front of the apparatus. This is a tradition that is borrowed from the navy, which ships display a red light on the port side and a green light on the starboard side. It is meant to signify that help is coming toward you. Many past fire apparatus in Sullivan featured this light arrangement in the past, and it returns with the new Engine. 

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