This Saturday in Renton, the dedication of the ’12th Man Fire Engine’

This Saturday, the “12th Man Engine” will be dedicated at Fire Station 12 – the station that serves the new headquarters and practice facility of the Seattle Seahawks in north Renton.

To help commemorate the dedication of Fire Engine 12, the Seattle Seahawks’ Blue Thunder drum line will be on hand, along with members of the Sea Gals cheer squad and Blitz, the team mascot.

“It’s exciting to unveil this brand-new fire engine that will provide Renton residents with great service,” said Renton Mayor Denis Law. “Renton is thrilled to have the Seattle Seahawks join our community and by naming Engine 12 after the 12th man, we are celebrating the spirit of the 12th man while providing our community with top-quality fire-fighting equipment our citizens deserve and expect from us.”

This new fire engine replaces an older 1989 engine, which will serve as a reserve and can be placed back into service if needed. Engine 12 primarily serves the communities of Kennydale and the Renton Highlands.

“This is the newest engine for the department,” said Renton’s Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal William Flora. “Engine 12 will be housed at Fire Station 12, and with the arrival of the Seattle Seahawks here in Renton we thought it only fitting to tie in with the “12th man” signature slogan and informally call this fire engine the “12th Man Engine.”

The community is invited to attend the dedication at noon this Saturday at Fire Station 12, 1209 Kirkland Ave. N.E. Law, City Council members and fire officials will attend the dedication ceremony.