$1.1 million in new fire trucks unveiled by Chief Danczyk

Vicksburg Fire Department Chief Craig Danczyk unveiled two new fire trucks to a bevy of officials and firefighters on Monday.

Sheriff Martin Pace, Fire Marshal Mike Chaney, Senator Briggs Hopson, Alderman Mike Mayfield, Chief Craig Danczyk, Mayor George Flaggs, Alderman Alex Monsour, State Representative Oscar Denton, Deputy Chief Derrick Stamps and Deputy Chief Trey Martin in front of the two new fire trucks. Photo by David Day

The 10 a.m. ceremony at the City Pavilion showcased the two new E-One units built to specifications set by Chief Danczyk. The units, costing $550,000 each were purchased with help from the Fire Marshal’s office and the state legislature.

Fire Marshal Mike Chaney said, “When people work together you can move a mountain. This is a good example. You have the legislative body, the City of Vicksburg, the Rating Bureau and the Fire Marshal’s office all working together for a common cause. The result is you can save lives and save money on insurance simply because you’ve got good leadership in Vicksburg.”

Numerous officials and firefighters attended the unveiling including the Mayor and Aldermen and Sheriff Martin Pace. From the state legislature Oscar Denton, Kevin Ford and Briggs Hopson were all in attendance. Additionally, Assistant Police Chief Mike Bryant was there along with a representative of the Rating Bureau and both Deputy Fire Chiefs Trey Martin and Derrick Stamps.

Lt. Walter Beamon and Capt Vincent McRaven inspect the new Engine 7. Photo by David Day

“Anytime you’re investing in the City of Vicksburg and working with the Rating Bureau which results in insurance rates going down for the City. That is the coordination that it takes to move Vicksburg Forward,” noted District 54 Representative Kevin Ford. He went on to note the financial saving for residents. “The end result is a safer community and cheaper rates. I think we’re working in the right direction.”

Fire Chief Craig Danczyk. Photo by David Day

The units will have a life expectancy of 25 to 30 years. One of the units they are replacing was purchased in 1993.

The company that builds the trucks, E-One is, according to their website, a worldwide designer and manufacturer of fire trucks with more than 28,000 vehicles in operation around the world. Headquartered in Ocala, Florida, E-ONE is the industry leader in product innovations, new technologies and exceeding customer expectations. E-ONE is owned by the REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services serving fire and emergency, recreational vehicle, commercial bus and mobility markets worldwide.