FIREFIGHTERS at Buckfastleigh are so pleased with their new Medium Rescue Pump (MRP) they took to Facebook to inform the local community.

The firefighters say: ‘Following intensive training by the team we have now taken ownership of our new Medium Rescue Pump (MRP) which means that we now have extra capability to deal with incidents, we now have a larger ladder reaching to 13.5m, specialist stabilisation equipment and airbags for road traffic collisions, a portable pump to access remote water supplies, a positive pressure ventilation fan for smoke clearance during and after fires, better hosereel jets and lots more.

‘This appliance represents a massive enhancement to the protection of the local community.’

One resident posted on the Fire Stations Facebook page: ‘Looks amazing and a good piece of kit for modern firefighting.

‘The station and it’s commitment to the community deserve the best available. Take care, stay safe and keep up the good work Buckfastleigh Fire Station.’