Third graders from Roosevelt Elementary School join a “push-in” ceremony for Engine 14 Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Fearless Fire Station in Allentown.

Fire Lt. Jaime Miranda guides third graders from Roosevelt Elementary School during a “push-in” ceremony for Engine 14 Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Fearless Fire Station in Allentown. Firefighters at Fearless and East Side Fire stations welcomed two new engines with the ceremony, a long-standing fire service tradition dating back to the 1800s, when firefighters would manually push their horse-drawn engines back into the station after returning from a call. (Jane Therese/ Special to The Morning Call)

Third graders from Roosevelt Elementary School “push” Engine 14 during a “push-in” ceremony Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Fearless Fire Station in Allentown. Firefighters at Fearless and East Side Fire stations welcomed two new engines with the ceremony, a long-standing fire service tradition dating back to the 1800s, when firefighters would manually push their horse-drawn engines back into the station after returning from a call. (Jane Therese/ Special to The Morning Call)

Fire Chief Freddy Agosto addresses third graders from Roosevelt Elementary School as Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk looks on during a “push-in” ceremony for Engine 14 Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Fearless Fire Station in Allentown. Firefighters at Fearless and East Side Fire stations welcomed two new engines with the ceremony, a long-standing fire service tradition dating back to the 1800s, when firefighters would manually push their horse-drawn engines back into the station after returning from a call. (Jane Therese/ Special to The Morning Call)
Engine 14 prior to a “push-in” ceremony Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Fearless Fire Station in Allentown. Firefighters at Fearless and East Side Fire stations welcomed two new engines with the ceremony, a long-standing fire service tradition dating back to the 1800s, when firefighters would manually push their horse-drawn engines back into the station after returning from a call. (Jane Therese/ Special to The Morning Call)
Third graders from Roosevelt Elementary School huddle against the wind during a “push-in” ceremony for Engine 14 Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Fearless Fire Station in Allentown. Firefighters at Fearless and East Side Fire stations welcomed two new engines with the ceremony, a long-standing fire service tradition dating back to the 1800s, when firefighters would manually push their horse-drawn engines back into the station after returning from a call. (Jane Therese/ Special to The Morning Call)

Fire Chief Freddy Agosto addresses third graders from Roosevelt Elementary School as Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk looks on during a “push-in” ceremony for Engine 14 Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Fearless Fire Station in Allentown. Firefighters at Fearless and East Side Fire stations welcomed two new engines with the ceremony, a long-standing fire service tradition dating back to the 1800s, when firefighters would manually push their horse-drawn engines back into the station after returning from a call. (Jane Therese/ Special to The Morning Call)
Third graders from Roosevelt Elementary School congratulate themselves after a “push-in” ceremony for Engine 14 Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Fearless Fire Station in Allentown. Firefighters at Fearless and East Side Fire stations welcomed two new engines with the ceremony, a long-standing fire service tradition dating back to the 1800s, when firefighters would manually push their horse-drawn engines back into the station after returning from a call. (Jane Therese/ Special to The Morning Call)
Fire Chief Freddy Agosto speaks during a “push-in” ceremony for Engine 14 Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Fearless Fire Station in Allentown. Firefighters at Fearless and East Side Fire stations welcomed two new engines with the ceremony, a long-standing fire service tradition dating back to the 1800s, when firefighters would manually push their horse-drawn engines back into the station after returning from a call. Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, City Council Vice President Cynthia Mota and Deputy Fire Chief Matt Eharth are also in attendance.(Jane Therese/ Special to The Morning Call)

Third graders from Roosevelt Elementary School “push” Engine 14 during a “push-in” ceremony Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Fearless Fire Station in Allentown. Firefighters at Fearless and East Side Fire stations welcomed two new engines with the ceremony, a long-standing fire service tradition dating back to the 1800s, when firefighters would manually push their horse-drawn engines back into the station after returning from a call. (Jane Therese/ Special to The Morning Call)
Third graders from Roosevelt Elementary School get excited during a “push-in” ceremony for Engine 14 Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Fearless Fire Station in Allentown. Firefighters at Fearless and East Side Fire stations welcomed two new engines with the ceremony, a long-standing fire service tradition dating back to the 1800s, when firefighters would manually push their horse-drawn engines back into the station after returning from a call. (Jane Therese/ Special to The Morning Call)
Third graders from Roosevelt Elementary School “push” Engine 14 during a “push-in” ceremony Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Fearless Fire Station in Allentown. Firefighters at Fearless and East Side Fire stations welcomed two new engines with the ceremony, a long-standing fire service tradition dating back to the 1800s, when firefighters would manually push their horse-drawn engines back into the station after returning from a call. (Jane Therese/ Special to The Morning Call)

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