The Detroit Fire Department unveiled a new fleet of fire engines, ambulances, and emergency vehicles Tuesday, representing a major investment in public safety that officials say will help maintain some of the fastest response times in the country.

The $10.7 million investment, approved by City Council several years ago, includes 10 new fire engines, 13 new ambulances, and six EMS and fire command vehicles. The new fleet was displayed at Eastern Market before being deployed to stations across the city.

"If you look at any of the major cities, they're driving around in 15, 20-year-old pieces of apparatus. We're fortunate enough not to have that old of an apparatus on the street," DFD Executive Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms said.

The investment marks a significant change from years past, w

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