Before the ceremony Firefighters showed off the new rig and equipment
Everett Fire Chief Dave DeMarco explains the history of the “rolling-in” ceremony.
Before the roll-in the wheels of the engine are cleaned.
Battalion Chief Bob Edgley christens the new Engine 4 with champagne.
Community members assist firefighters in “rolling-in” the engine into the station for the first time.
One final push and the new Engine 4 is home.
The first of those two engines was “rolled-in” to its new home at Fire Station 4 off Glenwood Avenue Monday evening.
The tradition, which includes washing the tires and a christening of champagne dates back to the 1890s here in Everett.
If you missed this event here are a few photos, just click to enlarge.
There will also be another chance coming up this week to help roll-in a new Everett Fire Engine.
That will happen at Station 5 located on the corner of Beverly Boulevard and Madison this Sunday, October 6th.
To mark Fire Prevention Week the Everett Fire Department is hosting an open house at Station 5 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Along with the “rolling in” there will be a host of other activities celebrating the theme
Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and Practice your Escape!
• Come dressed as your favorite SUPERHERO!
• Visit your firefighters and neighborhood fire station
• Compete in the Junior Firefighter Challenge
• Plan your home fire escape plan and learn safety tips
• See CPR and rescue demonstrations
• Play games and win prizes
• Enjoy free pizza, sponsored by Domino’s Pizza
Again the open house is this Sunday at Station 5 on the corner of Madison and Beverly Boulevard.
September 30, 2019
Everett Fire