Gundagai 313 Fire Station has recently been the proud recipients of a new Type 3 Primary Appliance (fire truck), which has now officially entered operational service as of July 10.
The truck was introduced to meet an increased demand for emergency response callouts along the Hume Highway. The new appliance also meets the demand for strengthened rescue and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) capabilities across the RS2 area.
With an increased capacity to carry the specialised rescue and HAZMAT equipment, the new truck enhances the team’s ability respond safely, efficiently and effectively to a wide range of incidents.
Deputy Caption Andrew Brock says the new equipment is all for the community.
“It’s all about protecting our community, and this particular appliance gives us a greater scope to continue to protect [them] and travellers along the Hume Highway,” he says.
The arrival of the new truck also marks a significant milestone for the Gundagai station, the RS2 area and the entire retained Fire and Rescue NSW system.
Type 3 pumpers (the new truck) have historically only been allocated to permanent stations across the state. The Gundagai Station (as a regional retained – on call – station) is the first to operate anything of the sort and serves as a major step forward for emergency response capability for the region and state of NSW.
The new truck represents not only the beginning of a new chapter for Gundagai but builds on the proud history of service within the Queanbeyan community and surrounding districts from rural firefighters.
“Continuing the tradition by protecting the people of Gundagai and the thousands of motorists and visitors who travel through [the] region every day”, the new appliance will oversee the next generation of rescue men and women protecting the Hume district.
A formal handover including representatives from the Emergency Services, some dignitaries and others is in discussion with more details to come over the next few weeks.
The station says they “look forward to seeing [the] appliance continue its proud tradition of service for many years to come.”
Announced online, the station credits their new appliance to several people for their ongoing support and commitment to the community.
“We extend our sincere thanks to our station leadership team, Zone Management, the Fire Brigade Employees’ Union, and Fire and Rescue NSW senior leadership for helping make this vision a reality,” they wrote.
“Together, we continue to strengthen the capability of Gundagai Fire and Rescue, ensuring we can provide the highest level of service and protection to our community.”
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