Second truck for Pine Haven fire department

The Pine Haven Volunteer Fire department has been on the lookout for an affordable “pumper” or fire truck that can run a reserve for their big red Engine 1. Currently, the department owns one pumper; the grass land fire trucks are not recognized as pump trucks capable of fighting a structure fire.

They have been setting funds aside over the years to make this endeavor possible if they find something suitable. Fire chief Bob Rudichar recently came across a possibility in California and deputy chief Dave Hull has been the liaison to the sellers.

The 1995 International four-wheel drive tr...