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Retired Engine 5417 Finds New Purpose in Arizona Wildland Firefighting

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September 17, 2025 | NEW JERSEY Courtesy of Jackson Township Fire District No.4,
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After 24 years of dedicated service, Engine 5417 has begun a new chapter at Fire Creek Ranch Wildland Fire in Arizona. Once a frontline apparatus, the retired rig is now continuing its legacy by serving the community in a vital role—supporting wildland firefighting efforts and making a difference where it’s needed most.

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Courtesy of Jackson Township Fire District No.4

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