A NEW Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) truck, valued at more than half a million dollars, has been assigned to protect the community of Goonellabah and Lismore and surrounds.
The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Class 2 Pumper allows firefighters to tackle structural, chemical, petrol and grass fires using up to five times less water than normal.
The highly efficient system combines foam concentrate with compressed air to supply fire hoses with superior firefighting capability whilst reducing smoke from the fire.
Quotes attributable to FRNSW Inspector, Price Conlan:
“The crew is pleased with the new appliance and the capability it brings to the area.
“When Fire and Rescue NSW replace a truck, it doesn’t send a ‘like for like’ model, it introduces better, modern and purpose-built fire engines that will serve the community for years to come.”
Quotes attributable to Janelle Saffin, MP:
“Our Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters do an incredible job serving their local community as first responders so it’s essential that they have state-of-the-art equipment at their disposal.
“I’ve been lobbying hard for this new truck and was delighted when it was delivered to Goonellabah recently.
“It will come into its own as a real asset for emergency operations year-round.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib:
“Our investment in additional fire trucks is helping to protect homes and businesses in the state’s north.
“The new truck will give firefighters an edge when responding to emergencies in Goonellabah and surrounding areas, all while allowing crews to knock down fires faster and more efficiently than ever before.
“New state of the art firefighting vehicles like this will help keep regional communities safe, and ensure our firefighters have the tools they need to tackle a range of fires.”
Photo caption: Lismore MP Janelle Saffin, Deputy Captain Tara Blunn (at the wheel) and FRNSW Inspector Price Conlan (right) with the Goonellabah Fire and Rescue firefighters and the new CAFS Class 2 Pumper.
