City of Batavia firefighters got to get a hands-on experience for the first time today with their new fire engine, to be known as Engine 11.
Representatives from Rosenbauer, the company that built the engine, were on hand for the orientation.
Firefighters were able to try out all of the controls -- from the spray canon to the foam nozzle -- to familiarize themselves with the operations of the engine.
Two platoons went through the orientation today and two more will get their chance to check out the new apparatus on Thursday.
Chief Jim Maxwell said he expects Engine 11 to go in service on Sept. 10.
Purchase of the $342,000 fire truck was approved by the city council in April using funds specifically set aside for the fire department.
Engine 11 replaces Engine 14, which was retired due to escalating repair costs to keep it up to standards.
