The most recent addition to the fleet of new Fire/EMS apparatus was recently delivered. BX31, a four-wheel drive Brush Unit was delivered to the Beltsville Fire/EMS Station 831 on Prince George's Avenue. Fire Chief Bashoor had the pleasure of reviewing the unit shortly after it was delivered and was pleased with the Departments new paint scheme on the multi-use vehicle and overall durability and functionality of the brush unit.

BX831 is a 2012 Ford F350, gasoline powered engine that has a 150-gallon water tank with a Hale pump built on a "Defender" skid, manufactured and installed by Slagle's Fire Equipment. BX831 is also equipped with a 7'6" snow plow and pole mount scene lighting system.

Firefighters will become familiar with the vehicles operation before being placed into service.