The Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating the arrival of a new fire engine, replacing the truck that has served the island since 1997.
According to the qathet Regional District, the new fire engine, built and delivered at a cost of $577,652, was designed to carry 600 gallons of water, along with a pump and firefighting equipment on a short wheelbase.
“Designing a fire engine to meet the unique conditions on Savary Island while also meeting the stringent apparatus requirements of the Fire Underwriters Survey is a challenging task,” said electoral Area A director Jason Lennox. “The new, optimized fire engine has officially arrived and is ready to roll into service.”
The regional district said the new apparatus will support ongoing fire protection and suppression efforts on the island.
“The new fire engine is an essential asset for maintaining reliable and effective fire response for Savary Island,” said Savary Island volunteer fire Chief Doug Corbett. “Recognizing the unique environment of the Island, our response teams are excited to have this specialized, and fully compliant engine which will maintain the Island’s current fire insurance grading.”
The new apparatus arrived on Savary Island by barge March 29.
