Station 23 in Pine Cove gets “new” fire engine
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Riverside County has provided Station 23 (Pine Cove) with a new engine. This engine is 5 years old and was originally assigned to a desert station. With a tight turning radius, it will be an added benefit to the Hill’s firefighting force.
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