Dent County Fire Protection District delivers on promise to voters, unveils three new fire trucks

● 2025 E-One Fire Engine: $889,202

● 2025 Fire Master Pumper Tanker (3,000-gallon water capacity): $414,031

● 2024 E-One Pumper Tanker (2,000-gallon water capacity): $467,007

These modern apparatuses replace aging vehicles that have served the district for decades, including a 1995 fire engine, a 1992 tanker, and a 2001 tanker.

“This is a historic day for our department and our community,” said Fire Chief Dennis Floyd. “The public’s support for Proposition Fire made these critical upgrades possible. With this new equipment, we can respond more safely and effectively, especially in our rural areas where water access is a challenge. This is the community’s investment in its own safety, and we are incredibly grateful for their trust.”

The transition from standard tankers to pumper tankers provides the district with significant advantages, especially in rural areas with limited water supplies. Unlike traditional tankers that only transport water, these pumper tankers can both haul and pump water, giving crews more flexibility and power in fire suppression efforts.

The district emphasized that these investments would not have been possible without the public’s support. To ensure accountability and transparency, all Proposition Fire expenditures are publicly accessible online at: https://www.dentcountyfire.org/proposition-fire.

The Dent County Fire Protection District extends its deepest gratitude to the community for making these purchases possible. The new apparatus represents not just an equipment upgrade, but a lasting commitment to the safety and well-being of all Dent County, our district, and neighboring communities with the help of mutual aid.