The Garrison Volunteer Fire Co. has purchased two new vehicles: a mini-pumper truck and an ATV. The pumper, mounted on a Ford F550 frame, is “ideal for navigating Garrison’s narrow roads and driveways,” said President Mike Viveros. The ATV ensures firefighters can access difficult terrain in remote areas, he said, noting that “prudent fiscal management” allowed the company to make the purchases without a tax increase or borrowing money.

Garrison fire
Photo by M. Turton

The Specs

2025 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Crew
Cost: $66,000
Passengers: 4 to 6
Engine: 1500 cc inline 3 cylinder
Horsepower: 110
Drive: AWD
Haul capacity: 1,500 pounds
Onboard water: 85 gallons
Foam: 2.5 gallons
Features: EMS Patient Platform /  Stokes Rescue Basket

2025 Seagrave Mini-Pumper
Cost: $500,000
Passengers: 4
Chassis: 2023 Ford F-550 4×4
Engine: 6.7 liter V8 diesel
Horsepower: 330
Pump capacity: 1,250 gallons/minute
Onboard water: 300 gallons
Foam: 15 gallons

Behind The Story

Type: News

News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.

Subscribe
Notify of

The Current welcomes comments on its coverage and local issues. All comments are moderated and must include your full name and may appear in print. We do not post anonymous comments or personal attacks. See our full guidelines here.

guest

0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments