What is red, white and black, with camouflage all over? Answer: Goodwill Fire Company's new brush truck.

The fire company recently received a 5-ton truck from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Re-sources, which will replace the 2-1/2 ton truck now being used to fight brush fires.

Along with the truck, DCNR provided a 600-gallon tank, from the U.S. Army via DCNR, that has been mounted in the truck bed, and much of the aluminum being used.

The truck has two hose reels and the plumbing is completed.

All lights for backup and the strobe are being replaced.

Between the cab and bed there is a place for a tool box, with a light bar to be added on top.

This powerful truck will be effective in emergencies, such as Hurricane Sandy and this past winter's snowstorms.

Arnold Metzger said they have nine months of work in the truck and would like to have it in service by April.

Eric Pfeifly and Metzger did much of the design work, and most of the work with Neal and John Fritz, along with help of other volunteers.

"It was Army green when we got it," Metzger said. "Two-foot aluminum sides will be added to the bed and there will be two seats in the back."

A pump was mounted, with all controls to the outside, so they can be reached readily.

The electrical and air systems are fully charged. Tire inflation can be adjusted so the truck can be dropped when it travels through mud.

This truck has an automatic shift whereas the old truck had a manual transmission.

In the front will be ground sweeps that can spray water in front of the truck.

"DCNR helped us out a lot," Metzger said.