The Dalum Fire Department received a great boost when Cenovus contributed $60,000 to the department.
Representatives of Cenovus met with the department on Monday afternoon to make the announcement. The funds donated by Cenovus will be used by the department to purchase an Initial Attack Fire Apparatus.
Dalum Fire Chief Albert Jensen explains the new vehicle will be useful for the department on virtually all types of calls. The vehicle has off road capabilities and generous seating.
The apparatus is built on a Dodge 5500 platform and some of the equipment includes a winch, water tank and pump, foaming tank, and Darley foam system. There is also ample storage to carry emergency equipment.
Jensen says not only is it useful on the scene, but given the many mutual aid agreements the department has, it is important to have ample equipment for cases when they are called to more than one event at the same time.
The cost of the new truck is in the area of $142,000, and the department expects to take delivery in February.
