BY IAN CROUCH
Firefighting resources in Newcastle have been given a major boost to cope with the growing number of high rise buildings in the city.
Newcastle Fire Station has taken delivery of a new truck fitted with a 45 metre Bronto Skylift Ladder Platform, making it the highest reaching vehicle of any fire service in Australia.
The $2.3 million truck can reach up to 15 storeys high.
It can also be used at ground level for incidents such as car crashes down embankments.
The new truck complements the recent $930,000 upgrade of Newcastle Fire Station which includes a new office for Station Officers, upgraded kitchen and mess, a training room, watch room, dry cleaning facilities, a drying room and additional equipment and storage.
Meanwhile, Minmi Fire Station has also benefited from a $530,000 upgrade, providing a new watch and training room and improved safety for on-call firefighters.
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| Emergency Services Minister David Ellliott and Parliamentary Secretary For The Hunter Taylor Martin joined local firefighters for the official handover of the new Bronto Ladder Platform |
