This from Josh Boyajian:

I attended the Wetdown Ceremony for Tri-State’s new Engine 511. The event was organized by Tri-State’s Acting Chief Pat Brenn, the trustees, and firefighters. The rig was blessed along with a prayer for the firefighters that are going to be using it. Engine 511 was then wet down and pushed into the firehouse bay where it entered full service Friday @ about 16:20. Here are some pictures I took at the event.

fire chief introduces new fire engine

Josh Boyajian photo

firefighters receive blessing with new fire engine

Josh Boyajian photo

wetdown ceremony for new Tri-State FPD fire engine

Josh Boyajian photo

wetdown ceremony for new Tri-State FPD fire engine

Josh Boyajian photo

firefighters push new fire engine into station after wetdown

Josh Boyajian photo

firefighters push new fire engine into station after wetdown

Josh Boyajian photo

new and old fire engines for the Tri-State FPD

Josh Boyajian photo

new fire engine for the Tri-State FPD

Josh Boyajian photo

Previously they held a wetdown ceremony for another new engine.