Dennis, Massachusetts Fire Chief Mark Dellner has added a new vehicle his fleet - a "fire engine red" 1978 Corvette outfitted with a light bar, graphics and a siren that can be heard two miles away. Chief Dellner says the use of the Corvette as his personal command and control vehicle makes perfect sense: "when I have to get to a fire, I have to get there fast."

According to Chief Dellner, the Corvette will also be a public relations boon. "Actually, no, it's just keeping up with the times," said Dellner. "Young people like to see that public officials are 'with it,' and the Corvette projects the image they expect."

"We had a little trouble mounting the light bar just behind the T-top, but it fits beautifully. Also that massive chrome siren can be heard two miles away. This little baby will get me through town at 80 miles an hour. This car was the official pace car for the 1978 Indianapolis 500. Tell me, what better car is there in which to race to a fire?"

The town's police chief Mike Whalen has received calls from concerned citizens about the prospect of the Fire Chief's Corvettes racing through town at 80 mph. His only comment was "Does it come in blue?"

Check out the full tongue and cheek post of the Fire Chief's new Corvette at capecodtoday.com

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