The Washington County Fire Department (WCFD) is excited to invite the community to a special “Push-In” ceremony celebrating the addition of their new engine. The event will take place at 3868 Gables Boulevard, Chipley, Florida, on March 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
The “Push-In” ceremony is a longstanding fire service tradition that dates to the 19th
century. Before motorized fire engines, firefighters had to manually push their horse-drawn fire apparatus into the station bay. Today, this symbolic event continues to honor the past while welcoming new equipment into service.
The newly acquired Engine 10, built by Rosenbauer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, features a 2,100-gallon water tank and a pumping capacity of 1,250 gallons per minute. This modern fire engine, secured through State Appropriations, replaces the departments 1992 E-One engine, which has faithfully served the community for decades.
Bringing Engine 10 into service is a significant milestone for our department and the
community. With its advanced capabilities and new fire equipment, this engine will
enhance our emergency response efforts and allow us to continue providing the highest
level of life-saving care. The WCFD encourages all community members to attend and take part in this historic tradition.
