Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Welcomes Two New Fire Engines with Traditional Push-In Ceremonies

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services proudly welcomed two new fire engines into service this week, marking the occasion with traditional push-in ceremonies at Station 1 and Station 20.

Rooted in the early days of the fire service, push-in ceremonies honor the tradition of firefighters manually pushing horse-drawn fire apparatus back into the station after returning from calls. Today, the ceremony serves as a symbolic way to place new apparatus into service while celebrating the history and traditions of the fire service.

Engine 1 was officially pushed into service at Station 1 on Monday, followed by Engine 20 at Station 20 on Friday. Community members, firefighters, family members, and retirees gathered to participate in the ceremonies and celebrate the additions to the Cherokee County Fire fleet.

Both engines are identical and represent Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services' ongoing commitment to providing the highest level of emergency response and fire protection to the citizens and visitors of Cherokee County.

The new engines include several enhanced capabilities and features, including:

• A 1,000-gallon water tank
• A 1,500-gallon-per-minute fire pump
• Front bumper hose lines and intake connections for rapid water 
• Upgraded safety features designed to improve firefighter and public safety

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who attended the push-in ceremonies and helped celebrate these important additions to the fleet. The department looks forward to sharing future milestones with the community as it continues to enhance emergency services across the county.