CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County Fire Services dedicated a new state-of-the-art fire engine to its fleet during a ceremony Monday morning. The county will house the new Engine 4 at Fire Station 4 in the Mossy Creek community.
A highlight of the ceremony was the “push-in,” where firefighters manually pushed the new engine into the station bay. This tradition dates back to the 1800s and signifies the teamwork and history of the fire service.
“This tradition reminds us of where we came from and reflects the teamwork that defines our fire service,” said White County Public Safety Director David Murphy. “As we push this new engine into service, we share our commitment to serving the Mossy Creek community and all of White County.”
The county purchased the new E-ONE engine from FireLine Inc. in Winder, Georgia. The engine features a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump and a 1,000-gallon water tank and is outfitted with ISO and NFPA-compliant tools and equipment. It also carries Hurst extrication e-tools for vehicle extrication and Basic Life Support (BLS) medical gear to operate as a first-in medical unit.
The county paid for the apparatus with SPLOST money, demonstrating voters’ support for infrastructure improvements. During Monday’s ceremony, fire officials recognized the White County Board of Commissioners for its vision and continued support.
“This engine is more than just a piece of equipment; it’s an investment in safety, service, and the future of White County,” Murphy said.
What began as a volunteer fire station in 1991, White County Fire Station 4 has grown to become an integral part of the county’s fire response system. The new engine bolsters the county’s ability to respond to calls for help in the growing Mossy Creek area and beyond. Engine 4 is now in service and ready to respond.
