Antigua and Barbuda: Two fire pumper trucks reach the country by upcoming weeks

Antigua and Barbuda: The government of the twin-island nation has provided information about the purchase of two FL80 Ferrara Fire Pumper trucks. The newly purchased trucks have been fully equipped with fire equipment and tools required by the fire officers.

“Two Freightliners FL80 Ferrara Fire Pumper trucks have been purchased to further equip Fire Officers with the tools necessary to carry out their duties effectively,” the government informed.

One of the two fire trucks will reach the island county this week, and the second one is expected to reach in the upcoming two weeks, as per the information shared by the government.

At present, the island has around five (5) tender trucks. Out of the total five, three are placed at Coolidge; one is in St John’s, and one is in Johnson’s point.

“Currently, the island has five fire tenders, three placed at Coolidge, one in St. Johns and the other at Johnson’s point,” it informed.

According to the information shared by Antigua and Barbuda Fire Chief Elvis Weaver, the new Freightliner Fire Pumper Truck will be stationed at St John’s Fire Station.

Furthermore, Weaver noted with the recent addition, all Fire stations, including All Saints, will have operating fire tenders on location ready to address any situation.

The fire chief added that the government has also secured three additional fire tenders out of the UK that will arrive within the next month. The Fire Chief is happy that his department is getting the right equipment necessary for the job.

Antigua and Barbuda recorded one hundred and sixty-seven (167) total fires for this year up to the present.