City has new fire trucks, EMS vehicles

The City of Vestavia Hills Fire Department now has three new vehicles to replace those nearing the end of their service lives.  These vehicles were presented at a ceremony following a Vestavia Hills City Council meeting in August. 

The department has purchased two Pierce PUC Saber fire engines for $385,000 each.  These trucks will serve the areas of Cahaba Heights and the northern portions of the community along U.S. 31. Vestavia Hills will be the first department in the Birmingham Metro area to utilize the Pierce PUC. 

In addition, a new EMS rescue/patient transport vehicle has been purchased from Excellance Inc. in Madison, Ala.  This vehicle was purchased for a cost of $200,500 and will serve the Cahaba Heights and Liberty Park areas of Vestavia Hills.