Langford Fire Rescue has a new addition to their fleet.
The department recently unveiled their new heavy truck as council members eagerly took a look at all this machine can do.
Rescue 1 is a 2015 Spartan Metro Star X, that features a 17-foot telescopic light tower, dual directional roll out tilt down trays and seating for four firefighters.
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And it came at a discounted price.
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By purchasing this truck the City was able to save approximately $100,000.
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