Unique color of Denton FD station 3 new engine company which is first due to UNT (University of North Texas). A departure from the standard red color scheme of Denton’s remaining fleet as a tribute to the UNT Mean Green Basketball team
And originally named after UNT alumnus "Mean Joe" Green, All Pro lineman of the Superbowl champion(s) Pittsburgh Steelers and more famous for the "Hey Kid" Coke TV commercial.