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Boynton Beach Today
By the People, for the People
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Celebrates New Custom-Built Ladder Truck with Push-in Ceremony
The department is retiring its old Ladder Truck #4 and welcoming a new apparatus into service.
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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The Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department is hosting a Push-In Ceremony on Sunday, February 22 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the arrival of its new custom-built ladder truck. During the ceremony, the department's old Ladder Truck #4 will be retired and placed into reserve status. Following a traditional wet-down and blessing, firefighters will ceremonially push the new apparatus into the fire station bay, marking its official entry into service.
Why it matters
This time-honored tradition dates back to the 1800s when firefighters responded to calls using horse-drawn equipment. Departments across the country continue this practice when placing a new truck into service as a way to honor the past and celebrate the future.
The details
The Push-In Ceremony will take place at Fire Station #5, located at 2080 High Ridge Road in Boynton Beach. The event is open to the community, who are invited to witness this meaningful moment as the department retires its old ladder truck and officially puts the new apparatus into service.
- The Push-In Ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
- Ladder Truck #4 will be retired and placed into reserve status during the ceremony.
The players
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department
The fire department serving the city of Boynton Beach, Florida.
Ladder Truck #4
The fire department's old ladder truck that is being retired and placed into reserve status.
The takeaway
The Push-In Ceremony is a time-honored tradition that allows the Boynton Beach community to come together and celebrate the department's transition to a new, custom-built ladder truck. This event honors the past while also looking towards the future, ensuring the fire department has the necessary equipment to continue serving the city.
