Midland Fire Department "pushes in" new pumper truck

The Midland Fire Department has proudly continued a time-honoured tradition and welcomed their new 811 Pumper truck with an “in-service” ceremony!

Dating back to the late 1880s, firefighters would physically push their horse-drawn apparatus back into the station, as horses could not reverse easily. What began as necessity has since become a symbol of teamwork, a reminder that while technology has evolved, the strength of a fire department has always come from people working together.

The "in-service" ceremony is not just parking a vehicle, it upholds a legacy. This tradition honours those who came before, celebrates those who serve today, and inspires those who will follow.