Vergennes Fire Department Completes Final Inspection of New Engine 2 Ahead of Service Deployment
Photo by City Of Vergennes Fire DepartmentEngine 2, a 2017 Pierce Enforcer PUC, sits staged during its final inspection at Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus in Alabama prior to delivery to Vergennes.
Photo by City Of Vergennes Fire DepartmentA side profile of Vergennes Fire Department’s Engine 2, showcasing the modified compartment layout designed to support heavy rescue and fire suppression operations.
Photo by City Of Vergennes Fire DepartmentThe truck’s high-output light tower, capable of producing 240,000 lumens, provides powerful scene illumination for nighttime and low-visibility incidents.
December 18, 2025 — The City of Vergennes Fire Department has taken another significant step in strengthening emergency response capabilities with the completion of a final inspection on its new-to-the-department Engine 2. Three members of the department traveled to Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus in Alabama this week to conduct the inspection before the vehicle’s delivery to Vermont.
The apparatus, a 2017 Pierce Enforcer PUC, was purchased used two years ago from a South Carolina fire department after that agency took delivery of a new engine. Once acquired by Vergennes Fire, the truck was sent to Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus for a series of department-specified modifications to meet local operational needs. This marks the fourth apparatus the department has purchased through Brindlee, continuing a proven approach that delivers reliable equipment while providing substantial cost savings compared to purchasing new.
Engine 2 is a versatile and highly capable unit. It features a 240,000-lumen light tower, a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump, and a Class A foam system, enhancing both fire suppression and scene safety operations. The truck carries 1,650 gallons of water, allowing it to function as a pumper or tanker when needed. Typically, the unit will be utilized as the department’s Heavy Rescue, one of only three fully equipped heavy rescue units operating within the county.
Designed to carry six firefighters, Engine 2 is stocked with an extensive complement of lifesaving rescue equipment, enabling crews to handle complex motor vehicle collisions, technical rescues, and other high-risk incidents. The department anticipates the truck will be delivered over the coming weekend and placed into service within the next month following final checks and training.
Vergennes Fire officials expressed appreciation for the continued support of the communities they serve, including Vergennes, Panton, Waltham, Ferrisburgh, and Addison (Heavy Rescue response). The department noted that community backing has made it possible to invest wisely in advanced apparatus that enhances safety for both responders and residents.
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