STOUGHTON - In an exciting development for the town of Stoughton and the RM of Tecumseh, the fire department recently acquired a brand new fire truck.
This significant addition to the Stoughton Tecumseh Fire Department (STFD) marks a major step towards enhancing public safety and emergency response capabilities.
On June 20, the STFD's members rolled around the town on their new wheels, sounding the siren in excitement and showing the residents their new addition. The smile on the firefighters' faces showed the excitement of this major purchase.
Firefighters held a barbecue at the STFD hall to welcome the truck, give residents the opportunity to see it up close and present two deserving awards.
Vik Katay and Devon Brigden received their 20 years of dedicated service awards from STFD Fire Chief Pat Slater, who thanked them for their serve to the department.
Both men could not believe that it had been 20 years already, but they are ready to volunteer for another 20 years, helping in the community to stay safe. Katay has also been on the first responders' team for 20 years.
Brigden was born and raised in the area, and lived in Stoughton for 10 years, but now lives just outside of town, while Katay moved to Stoughton 21 years ago from Calgary.
Katay also stepped forward to be a deputy chief, along with Doug Turner, Leon Gilbertson and Randy Coderre.
Approximately 60 people attended the event, which included Stoughton Mayor Clarence Hoffort and RM of Tecumseh Reeve Zandra Slater. Also in attendance was the fire department board and members from Acres Fire Truck, which built the equipment and came from Wawanessa, Man. They were on hand to help guide the firefighters on the new addition.
The new fire truck is a top-of-the-line model designed with the latest firefighting technology, which boasts an array of advanced features.
It is equipped with a powerful pump system that can deliver water at high pressure, crucial for tackling large fires.
The truck includes an extended ladder facilitating rescue operations in multi-story buildings and hard-to-reach areas.
It is designed with modern safety features such as improved seat harnesses, advanced air bags and stability controls, and reduce physical strain on firefighters during long and challenging operations.
The acquisition of the truck has been met with enthusiasm from all those involved.
The new truck will enhance the ability for the STFD to respond quickly and efficiently to emergencies and it will improve the safety of the firefighters. The old fire truck that is 10 years old has been sold and will go to its new home in northern Saskatchewan.
The arrival of the new fire truck marks a proud moment for the STFD, and it is a leap forward in public safety and emergency preparedness.
