New fire truck for Killcare/Wagstaffe rural fire brigade

Old and new ... Killcare’s new fire truck (right) was part of a vehicle replacement program

Killcare/Wagstaffe rural fire brigade received a new fire truck on November 15 as part of a vehicle replacement program.

It was one of three new trucks to be delivered on the Coast, with Ourimbah and Wadalba brigades also on the receiving end.

The trucks, each valued at around $180,000, are expected to better equip volunteers to respond to a range of emergencies, including bush and grass fires, structure fires, and motor vehicle accidents.

Killcare RFB captain, Michelle Biddulph, said the truck was a welcome addition to the fleet.

“The new fire truck is a category 1 appliance … it was a replacement to our old fire truck, which protected our brigade and community well,” Biddulph said.

“The most significant improvement will be the enhanced safety measures on the appliance which will better keep our volunteer firefighters safe.”

The new tankers are part of the State Government’s investment into the NSW rural fire service.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said he was proud of the local volunteers who work tirelessly to save lives and property.

“The new fire trucks have come just at the right time, with good growth across the region, we could be in for late fire season,” Crouch said.

“While the previous tankers have served these firefighters well, I am confident the new state-of-the-art vehicles will prove to be invaluable to these hard-working brigades.”

Maisy Rae