New Fire Truck Enhances Emergency Response in Singleton

A state-of-the-art Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) truck, valued at nearly half a million dollars, has been officially assigned to serve the Singleton community in the Hunter Valley. Equipped with a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFs) Class 2 Pumper, this new vehicle allows firefighters to effectively combat structural, chemical, petrol, and grass fires while using up to five times less water than traditional methods. The innovative system combines foam concentrate with compressed air, providing superior ‘knock down’ capability and reducing smoke emissions during firefighting efforts. FRNSW Area Commander Gary Barber expressed confidence in the truck’s capabilities, stating, “The rescue appliance can handle...