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Columbia County Fire Rescue marks tradition by pushing new engine into Station 6
Summary
Columbia County Fire Rescue crews held a traditional "push-in" ceremony this month to welcome a new engine to Station 6, highlighting upgraded communications, a 300-foot cross lay and new ALS medical capability to improve response in a growing county.
Columbia County Fire Rescue crews pushed a new engine into Station 6 this month, honoring a long-standing firehouse "push-in" tradition while introducing upgraded firefighting and medical equipment.
The event blended department heritage with modern capability. "Whenever a company gets a new apparatus, we will actually push in that engine," said Unidentified Speaker 2, a crew member with Columbia County Fire Rescue, describing a practice that dates back to the horse-and-carriage era when crews pushed apparatus into the station after calls.
Officials emphasized the operational reasons for the replacement as Columbia County grows. "New…
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