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East Sussex Fire Authority is introducing fourteen
state-of-the-art fire appliances, which will form a
key part of the operational response capability and assist in ensuring the continued safety of the
communities of East Sussex and the City of Brighton
& Hove.
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is the
first fire & rescue service in the United
Kingdom to use the Volvo FLL-15, Euro 5 fire
appliance and has made engineering history by
securing some of the most advanced technology in the
world !
Fully Equiped Volvo FLL-15, Euro 5 fire appliance
The launch of the Volvo FLL-15 Euro 5, fire
appliance took place at Brighton & Hove Pavilion
on Thursday 20th March 2008. The event was attended
by local dignitaries, which included the Chairman of
the Fire Authority, Councillor Mike Murphy, the Vice Lord
Lieutenant, Peter Field and the Mayor of Brighton
& Hove, Councillor Carol Theobald.
The Volvo FLL-15, Euro 5 fire appliance replaces
the Volvo FL6 model and there are three key
differences. It has a low-level 15-ton chassis,
a one-piece Volvo factory-made cab and it is
fitted with a new 7ltr 280 BHP diesel engine
that is compliant with Euro 5 legislation.
Euro 5 is effectively an emission control
standard to which all manufacturers must comply.
As this piece of European legislation does not
come into force until September 2009,
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are
leading the way in demonstrating their
commitment to environmental protection by
early introduction.
The Chairman of East Sussex Fire Authority,
Councillor Mike Murphy, said, "
East Sussex Fire Authority
is committed to ensuring that we are actively
promoting sustainable environments within the
City and the County and we are utilising public
money in the most effective way possible.
The new Volvo FLL-15, Euro 5 fire appliances
are an excellent example of how we can deliver
an efficient, life-saving service to our
communities at the best possible cost to the
taxpayer, and at the same time ensure that we
have a minimal adverse effect on the environment."
The Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive
of East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service,
Des Prichard, placed
on record his sincere thanks to all East
Sussex Fire & Rescue staff involved in
the vehicle replacement project and said,
" Everyone has demonstrated tremendous
dedication and on-going commitment in
ensuring effective delivery and robust
training in all operational aspects of
the new Volvo FLL-15, Euro 5 fire appliances."
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service carries
out a considerable amount of prevention
and safety initiatives within the communities
of East Sussex and the City of Brighton & Hove
and has subsequently achieved a significant
effect on reducing the amount
of life threatening incidents that occur.
The Chief Fire Officer & Chief Executive,
Des Prichard went on to add that despite this,
there will always be a need for effective, decisive,
intervention. He said, " These state-of-the-art
fire appliances will ensure that our trained
fire-fighters achieve the best possible response
times and are able to arrive safely at road
traffic collisions, fires and other emergencies
to effectively save lives. Fire fighters
responding to operational incidents require
the best possible equipment to enable them
to respond to the individual needs of members
of the public involved in the emergency
situation. There is no doubt in my mind,
that the new Volvo FLL-15, Euro 5 fire
appliance will help to ensure efficient
delivery of services to the communities
of East Sussex and the City of Brighton & Hove.
" The new Volvo, FLL-15, Euro 5 fire appliance
also ensures that there is no additional adverse
effect on the environment and we are therefore
able to underline our ongoing commitment to East
Sussex Fire Authority's policies on the Environment
Agenda."
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