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The Fire tender recently obtained, given thumbs up from members of the Fire Department.<\/p>

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This passing grade comes after testing was carried out during this week on the recently acquired<\/p>\n

Freight Liner Truck.<\/p>

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The truck is ready to be put to use within the St. John\u2019s district.<\/p>

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The Fire department within the next two week will be receiving two Fire tenders from the United States.<\/p>\n

Another three purchased out of England is expected to arrive on Island mid July 2022.<\/p>

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CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO OF FIRE TENDER DURING TEST PHASE<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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