Why does Harbour Island need a new fire truck?
The current truck no longer meets the needs of Harbour Island. It is too large for many streets; it does not have 4×2 wheel drive necessary for sandy soil; it cannot pump from a variety of water sources such as the ocean, swimming pools, ponds, cisterns, or even fire hydrants. Also, many of the island’s buildings and boats are located close together and now, and thousands of gallons of flammable fuel are being stored on the island. The existing truck pumps only water, no foam, which is needed for oil and gas fires.
