GIS ANTIGUA BARBUDA: Five New Fire Appliances Arrive to Strengthen Fire Department Fleet
Five newly acquired fire appliances have arrived in Antigua, marking a significant step in enhancing the capabilities of the Antigua and Barbuda Fire Department.
The vehicles are part of a larger purchase of seven fire appliances by the government, representing an investment of nearly $8 million.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne highlighted the importance of this initiative during his 2025 Budget Address, stating, “This investment underscores our dedication to safeguarding lives and property in Antigua and Barbuda. These resources will significantly enhance the capacity of our fire and rescue services to respond effectively to emergencies.”
Further details on the specific types and functions of the new appliances are expected to be released in the coming week.
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Cut the politics the country is in serious need of proper fire tenders. It has nothing to do with government commitment to anything bla bla
Do they come with their own water supply? Because it seems to me, that WATER availability, is the major issue!!🤷🤦
Nice
8 million for these equipment, are you telling me that each of these costs us over a million. Who is the person that Bingo again. Poor Antigua. I have two questions.
1) who is the supplier
2) did it go to renders board?
Richard Lewis we need so investigation please and questions like you did on that property on Friars Hill Road, sold by the government, bought by the PM son and rented by the PM wife from her son-in Law to the people of Antigua.