New tanker “perfect” for needs of Raglan Brigade

The keys to the light tanker were handed over to an excited brigade on Sunday, 18 May.   

Captain of Raglan Fire Brigade Adin Gillingham said the new tanker would significantly improve the brigades performance, allowing them to better respond to incidents and keep their community safe.  

"It is great to receive any new piece of equipment," he said. 

"It will certainly make things more comfortable for our members and I believe this new model is perfectly suited to the needs of our brigade.  

"It has exceeded our expectations and really allows us to get up into houses around the bush. It really is state of the art equipment."  

Acting Deputy Chief officer for the West Region Graeme Armstrong said it was great to see another brigade receive the vehicle they need to continue providing the best service to their community.   

"Raglan and surrounding areas will benefit greatly from this tanker," he said.   

"The tanker comes equipped with up-to-date safety features and will also have new and updated firefighting equipment to assist with servicing the community in the best possible way as well as providing great safety for all our members."  

The new light tanker’s low profile and 4x4 capability makes it easy to navigate through congested urban streets or rugged rural terrains.   

Safety remains paramount, with the crew cab equipped with advanced driver assist features and ample seating for four firefighters.  

Other additions include a protected crew operation platform, pump and roll capability, and a generous water carrying capacity of 2,000 litres, with 500 litres dedicated to crew protection.