McALLEN — Firefighters and city officials unveiled a new fire truck on Tuesday that will be used to respond to any emergencies at the McAllen International Airport.

The fire department celebrated the acquirement of the E-ONE apparatus during a traditional “push-back” ceremony at the McAllen fire substation #4.

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A new E-ONE apparatus truck is displayed at the McAllen Fire Substation #4 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Interim McAllen Fire Chief Juan A. Gloria, center, and others participate in a push back ceremony for a new E-ONE apparatus truck at the McAllen Fire Substation #4 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
The cab of a new E-ONE apparatus truck is displayed at the McAllen Fire Substation #4 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
First responders look over the new E-ONE apparatus truck at the McAllen Fire Substation #4 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Interim Fire Chief Juan A. Gloria smiles while joking with guests in front of the new E-ONE apparatus truck at the McAllen Fire Substation #4 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Interim Fire Chief Juan A. Gloria celebrates with others after placing the new E-ONE apparatus truck in the fire house during a push back ceremony at the McAllen Fire Substation #4 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
The flag is presented during a push back ceremony for a new E-ONE apparatus truck at the McAllen Fire Substation #4 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Fire fighters and others participate in a push back ceremony for a new E-ONE apparatus truck at the McAllen Fire Substation #4 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])

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