Durham Fire Department hold ceremony to welcome new fire truck

The Durham Fire Department is getting a new fire truck.

The department welcomed Fire Engine 1 during a Sunday afternoon housing ceremony at 139 East Morgan St.

The event was free to the public and the department provided refreshments.

In September, Engine 1 was featured at the Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo in downtown Durham.

The Durham Fire Department’s new engines are powered by Harrison hPower Idle Reduction Technology, meaning they can run off battery power when the engine is sitting in idle and not pumping water. It reduces fuel costs, reduces excessive engine wear and promotes cleaner air for the environment.

The new truck is expected to be one of the fire department’s busiest.