COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) has announced the arrival of a new fire and emergency services engine at Fire Station 4.
Traditionally, an introduction is held at the fire station that is receiving the new fire apparatus, however, due to limited parking spaces at Station 4, firefighters will host the dedication ceremony at Columbus Fire Station 1, 1101 Jackson St., on Thursday, August 7, from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Parking lot and street-side parking are available at Fire Station 1.
Within the fire service, this event is commonly referred to as a “Wet Down and Push-in” ceremony. This practice goes back to the era when fire pumpers were powered by hand.
The new Engine 4 is a custom E-One eMax Typhoon Rescue Pumper. It can carry up to four firefighters and is outfitted with a full complement of firefighting equipment as well as advanced life support, medical, and trauma equipment. The City of Columbus purchased the engine through an investment of approximately $740,848.
The 2025 pumper, equipped with a Cummins ISL 450 HP Engine, was custom-manufactured for CFD following specifications brought forth by an internal fire department apparatus committee. Engine 4 features a 530-gallon portable water supply and can pump 1,500 gallons of water per minute.
The apparatus currently designated as Engine 4, a 2000 KME Pumper, will be reassigned as reserve equipment.
