Dorset Fire and Rescue Service were proudly showing off their latest vehicle this week, a 4×4 all terrain fire engine. The Unimog can carry 5,000 litres of water, protect itself from fire with a curtain of water, and even pump out flooded areas if required.
The main reason the brigade has invested in the new fire tender is to tackle heathland and grassland fires. Darran Gunter, from Dorset Fire and Rescue Service, explained that this new engine would enable the service to get to these difficult to reach fire situations; “The Unimog has the capabilities of carrying firefighters, of going basically anywhere in any conditions, and for example it can go into up to one metre of water.” The Unimog will also be at the heart of fire protection facilities for the 2012 Olympics sailing events.
Now, not all of us can afford £200,000 for a new fire truck, even one made by Mercedes-Benz, and certainly we don’t sell Unimogs on our web site (yet). However, Dorset’s investment shows a clever appreciation of the particular fire safety needs of the area , both now and in the future.
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photo: Dorset Echo
