The Gowans-Knight Co.,Inc. Fire Apparatus & Equipment Since 1960

WATERTOWN FIRE DEDICATES NEW ENGINE 1

Hundreds attended the Watertown Fire Department's Engine One Wetdown Party on July 28th, at the department's headquarters. Chief Larry Black, in a brief ceremony, thanked all who worked on the new vehicle commitee, Day and Craig Palmer & staff,(Gowans-Knight Co) for all their efforts in producing the apparatus, and all members of the WFD for their inputs and suggestions. He then made a special note to thank the management and citizens of Watertown, for their support of the department and commitment to ensure the firefighters have the best equipment available.Those attending enjoyed refreshments and a tour of the new engine and headquarters.

Officers and Clergy of the Watertown Ct Fire Department are shown at the July 28th dedication and wetdown party for the new, Gowans-Knight built, Engine 1. From left to right are: Capt.. Dave Bromley, Chief Larry Black, Dep Chief Dave Hardt, Lt. Gerry Leach, and Chaplain, Rev Dr William Zito.

Engine 1, shown festively decorated for it's wetdown party. Picture taken before Engine 1 was visciously "attacked" by Middlebury and Bethlehem pump and roll units! Rumor has it, that retalliation is being planned, with the possibility of a midnight attack using a rented, surplus Coast Guard, 30,000 GPM fireboat. More news as it becomes available.

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