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Whitley Wood Fire Station receives skylift to help reach difficult fires

Jess Warren by Jess Warren
Saturday, November 27, 2021 6:06 am
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A new Aerial Ladder Platform is now operational in Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Picture: RBFRS

A new Aerial Ladder Platform is now operational in Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Picture: RBFRS

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A NEW addition to the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service fleet will help residents in an emergency.

The group has a new Aerial Ladder Platform, thanks to investment from the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority.

The Bronto Skylift 45XR can reach up to 45 metres in height, and can help with more complex locations or fires in flats.

Built by Angloco on a Volvo chassis, the team have been learning the new equipment since August.

It was then officially handed over from Royal Berkshire Fire Authority to firefighters at Whitley Wood Fire Station on Friday, November 19.

Cllr Colin Dudley, chairman of Royal Berkshire Fire Authority, said: “I am delighted that as a Fire Authority we have invested in this important equipment, which will directly benefit residents of Royal Berkshire.

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“The new Aerial Ladder Platform has a significantly increased reach over the vehicle it replaces, which supports work to improve the Service’s response in complex operations and incidents within high-rise buildings.”

Wayne Bowcock, Chief Fire Officer of RBFRS thanked the Fire Authority for its investment.

“To maintain a modern fire and rescue service, it is important that we provide fit-for-purpose, 21st century operational equipment to support our firefighters in the delivery excellent services to the communities we serve,” he said. “This gives our residents the reassurance and confidence that we have the equipment and professional skill to respond quickly and highly effectively.”

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