[quote name='Russell' timestamp='1340254419' post='489451']
Hey Kenny, any word on the new Hazmat units for our Nations Capital? Push for tandems, make a statement! lol!
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Hey Russell. We are working on specs for 2 tandem axle hazmat units, on custom cab chassis. We have been given the go-ahead to start building a business case for a dedicated decontamination unit, new hazmat support unit, and possibly a rapid assessment truck. Also, we have acquired a mobile chemical lab unit from Health Canada, although there is still some legal work to be done with the vehicle. This unit is now in the hands of Ottawa Fire and is based at my station, although it is not going to be going into service anytime soon. Lots of training to be done first.
The plan is to go to tender for the first haz truck by year's end, with the option for the 2nd to most likely be exercised right away.
Hey Kenny, any word on the new Hazmat units for our Nations Capital? Push for tandems, make a statement! lol!
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Hey Russell. We are working on specs for 2 tandem axle hazmat units, on custom cab chassis. We have been given the go-ahead to start building a business case for a dedicated decontamination unit, new hazmat support unit, and possibly a rapid assessment truck. Also, we have acquired a mobile chemical lab unit from Health Canada, although there is still some legal work to be done with the vehicle. This unit is now in the hands of Ottawa Fire and is based at my station, although it is not going to be going into service anytime soon. Lots of training to be done first.
The plan is to go to tender for the first haz truck by year's end, with the option for the 2nd to most likely be exercised right away.
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