by Rachael Kimola - July 31, 2007 Castanet
The Anarchist Mountain Fire Department will soon have a new truck. A 2007 Rosenbauer fire engine has been donated to the AMFD by Regal Ridge Developments. The engine is estimated to cost close to $400,000 and is the largest private donation in the history of the Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen. RDOS chair, Dan Ashton, says the truck is custom designed for the unique terrain of the Anarchist Mountain fire district. “With this four-wheel drive unit the volunteer fire fighters will be safer and will get them to a fire faster, especially in snow and icy conditions. We are very grateful for this unsolicited donation to one of our fire departments. We hope that this will serve to encourage other major developers in the RDOS to make similar contributions” says Ashton. AMFD Chief, Joe Simoes, says they have been working on the department’s long-term needs for awhile and this new engine means they won’t require another primary unit for a long time. A presentation ceremony has been scheduled for Tuesday August 7 starting at 6 p.m. at the Anarchist Mountain Fire Department. Members of the public are invited to attend.
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