Eagle Scout creates ‘flow trucks’ for Troy Fire Department

Community residents enjoy spraying water with the miniature trucks during the Troy Fire Department’s Open House in October.

Photo provided by Joseph Rossi

TROY — Lucas Rossi, a student at Troy High and scout with Crew 314/Troop 1707, recently completed his Eagle Scout project — a set of miniature fire trucks that the Troy Fire Department can use at open houses and other events.

Rossi originally joined Scouting America when he was in first grade. His project for the Troy Fire Department was the final step in him achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank.

For his project, he assembled 12 “flow trucks” that can be used for public outreach. According to Peter Hullinger, the fire chief of Troy, the department previously used simulated houses where children could practice using a f