The Drumheller Fire Department has one more tool at its disposal for fighting fires.
ATCO Electric recently donated one of its former fleet vehicles to the Drumheller Fire Department. The 2007 three-quarter-ton Dodge has been outfitted as a bush buggy for the department.
Fire Chef Bill Bachynski explains the vehicle is optimal for fighting bush and grass fires because it is relatively small and mobile, and has four wheel drive to navigate tricky terrain.
ATCO Electric made the donation of the truck and the Drumheller Fire Association outfitted the vehicle, not drawing any capital from the Town of Drumheller.
It has a “skid” which includes a water tank with a pump and hose reel, and firefighters can spray directly from the truck. They are also able to refill portable backpack sprayers which are often used to fight fires on the ground.
This week the department took delivery of the vehicle from Louis the Lightning Bug.