Push In Ceremony for Station 4
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On July 23rd, LVFR staff will celebrate the initiation of (the new) Fire Engine 4 into service at Fire Station 4, located downtown at 421 S. 15th St. Chaplains will bless the new emergency unit. Then, firefighters and willing community members will join to push the new engine into the bay. The community is invited to attend.
The push-in ceremony, a deeply significant tradition in the fire service, has its origins in the 1800s when the limitations of horse-drawn fire apparatus necessitated a unique method of stationing. Firefighters would disconnect the horses and manually push the engine into the bay. This enduring tradition, which we proudly uphold today, is a profound mark of respect and honor for the introduction of new apparatus into service.
The push-in ceremony, a deeply significant tradition in the fire service, has its origins in the 1800s when the limitations of horse-drawn fire apparatus necessitated a unique method of stationing. Firefighters would disconnect the horses and manually push the engine into the bay. This enduring tradition, which we proudly uphold today, is a profound mark of respect and honor for the introduction of new apparatus into service.
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