A spokesperson for the fire department told Lead Stories the claim is false. The department's single electric fire engine was acquired in 2022.

Boulder Fire-Rescue has bought its first electric fire engine, which is expected to cost ... “We’re proud to be an early adopter of new technology that makes emergency response both safer ...

Minnesota's first all-electric fire engine is now in service in St. Paul. And Mayor Melvin Carter says taking the initial ride in the rig is one of the coolest things he's done while in office.