Fire and emergency protection in the Nambucca Valley has been boosted with the delivery of an additional $400,000 fire engine to the Macksville Fire Station.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Greg Mullins said FRNSW continues to provide its
firefighters with modern and safe vehicles for their vital work protecting local communities.
“This specialist vehicle is designed and built for responding to a range of emergencies in urban and rural settings, including building, bush and grass fires, road accidents and chemical spills,” Commissioner Mullins said.
The new tanker can pump 1900 litres of water a minute from its tank, which carries up to 2200 litres of water, and can operate from fire hydrants.
It is also equipped with special firefighting foam, and its engines meet emissions standards.
Macksville Station Commander, Bill Lenthall said this is a great thing for the Valley and its resources.
“In addition to the new truck, we’ve been appointed an extra three firefighters, which boosts our number to 15,” Comm Lenthall said.
“All of our officers will undergo additional training to build skills and qualifications, as this truck will also be called on for use in taskforce operations.”
The 15 firefighters stationed at Macksville respond to incidents across the Nambucca Shire and regularly support surrounding shires when required, including Rural Fire Service and SES crews.
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