Hemet firefighters Capt. Eric Janert, paramedic engineer Greg Wilson and paramedic firefighter Robert Ewing give a thumbs up in front of Hemet Station 1’s new KME fire engine, Engine 1, now in service for the community. Valley News/Courtesy photo
Even before Hemet firefighters traditionally pushed their new 500-horsepower KME fire engine into its new home at Station 1 in Hemet, it was called into service earlier this month.The shiny new engine with a 500-gallon water tank, hoses, paramedic equipment, Jaws of Life and the latest radio equipment is crewed by a fire captain, paramedic and engineer, all firefighters, for three shifts a day, is one of the busiest in the city. It can respond to fires, medical emergencies, accidents and other life-saving and fire protection calls.Day shift Capt. Eric Janert with engineer paramedic Greg Wilson and firefighter Robert showed off their new truck, making sure the batteries were charged and ready to go at any moment. All three firefighters said they were pleased with the new truck. The
