Benton County has provided the Gravette Fire Department with a large tanker to serve the district, much of which lies in unincorporated rural areas.
The apparatus, which holds 3,000 gallons of water, will serve as a water source in the hydrant-lacking areas of the district.
The truck will be outfitted with hoses and other such equipment, and it’s expected to be placed into service later this week; it will be housed at the Hiwasse station.
The apparatus was built by Fouts Brothers Fire Equipment (GA) and is the second new tanker provided to Gravette. It will replace an outdated Mack milk truck which has been in use for many years.