The Knoxville Fire Department received approval by the Knoxville City Council in early October to purchase a refurbished rescue pumper for the cost of $345,500.

The pumper is expected to arrive in Knoxville Tuesday. The refurbished pumper has increased storage for more equipment. According to firemen at the Knoxville station the pumper that is being purchased will replace another truck the department currently uses.

The pumper will be arriving from Illinois.