The cooperative and close-working relationship between the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) and ForestrySA has been highlighted through the presentation of a bulk water tanker today.
ForestrySA donated an eight thousand-litre bulk water carrier which was frequently used in the Flinders Ranges and has been replaced by a new tanker to suit ForestrySA’s operational requirements.
But rather than sell the old tanker after it became surplus to ForestrySA, it has been donated to the CFS and will now be based at the Melrose Brigade in Region 4.
“The shortage of water combined with an obstructive terrain that’s often difficult to navigate, has always been an issue in this region,” CFS Region 4 Planning Officer, Bluey Devine said.
“The donation by ForestrySA of this large water capacity six-wheel-drive tanker represents a valuable asset that will bolster our fire fighting capacity.
“The gesture to donate this vehicle rather than sell it also speaks volumes in terms of ForestrySA’s community spirit and goodwill.”
The CFS Deputy Chief Officer Andrew Lawson and the Regional Commander Mick Obst accepted the water carrier from the ForestrySA General Manager of Operations, Islay Robertson, during a presentation at the Wirrabara Forest depot.
The event was followed by a BBQ lunch which was hosted by ForestrySA, for CFS colleagues and community representatives.
20th August 2008
