February 26, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2016-04)
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
R. Steve Huffman
Public Information Officer
(251) 208-7163/Fax: (251) 208-5843
E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org
FIFTH SPRINT TRUCK PLACED ON DUTY
Mobile Fire-Rescue has placed its fifth emergency sprint truck on duty at Berger Fire Station located on Old Military Road in Theodore. The vehicle has been given the designation of Sprint 10.
Sprint trucks are Ford Explorer Interceptors made for public safety response.
The vehicles can respond quicker, because they can maneuver through traffic easier than the larger fire trucks, they are more efficient and will save costs and they will save on wear and tear of the larger fire apparatus.
Sprint trucks are equipped with the same medical equipment that is normally on a fire truck.
Four other Sprint Trucks are currently located at Freeman Station (1) on Overlook Road, Edwards Station (6) on Hillcrest Road, McCoske Station (19) on Azalea Road, and Tapia Station (22) on Airport Blvd.
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