May 2015 - New Midhurst Scania Photos WSF&RS
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PR 7301   28 May 2015   New state of the art fire engine is ready for action   A new state of the art fire engine is now ready for operational action in West Sussex.   The high-tech P320-CP31 Scania, which replaces the old Water Tender Ladder based at Midhurst Fire Station, is part of West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service's on-going investment into upgrading its fleet.   The new appliance benefits from a Compressed Air Foam System -CAFS- which uses only a small amount of water to quickly and effectively suppress a wide range of fires including thatch, property, vehicle and heathland fires. The new Scania also has a larger water tank and more powerful hose reels than its predecessor.   The CAFS system and increased pumping capacity increase the firefighting effectiveness of the vehicle and will contribute to reduced property and environmental damage, enhanced firefighter safety and lower overall operational costs. Midhurst's new Scania is the first of three new hi-tech fire engines being introduced into West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service's fleet. County fire stations at Crawley and Worthing are also set to take delivery of upgraded fire engines later this month.