The City of Deltona Fire Department announced a new fire apparatus, Engine 61, is in service and described its capacity and design changes.

Bill Snyder, fire chief with the City of Deltona Fire Department, said the new apparatus "officially is in service now." He described the vehicle as having increased compartment and cab space for personnel and noted that "our ladders are now contained inside our vehicle instead of outside in the elements." Chief Snyder said the engine "holds 750 gallons of water" and has "a 1,500 gallon per minute pump on the truck," improvements he said the department and the specification committee sought to provide more capability and protection for equipment.

Snyder thanked staff and partners who participated in procurement and the apparatus specification process. No changes to staffing or budget were announced during the remarks.