Babcock International has supplied four extreme weather response vehicles to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), which will be trialed this summer to respond to the growing threat of grass fires and wildfires.
The four new vehicles have off-road capabilities and technology that enable firefighters to tackle fires quickly and safely. Able to pump water while driving and carry approximately 500 liters of water, these unique vehicles are also equipped with wildfire beaters and leaf blowers that can control the direction of wildfire travel and help extinguish it.
Grass fires and wildfires
Unveiled a simulated wildfire response training exercise on 11 July, the vehicles will now be located across London and mobilized to grass fires and wildfires around the capital.
David Reed, Technical Officer on the LFB Fleet contract, said: "We’ve been delighted to support our customer LFB by sourcing vital assets and increasing their capability as part of dry weather preparations. In the event of hot weather, frontline stations will be able to make use of the extreme weather response vehicles to reduce the impact of wildfires, helping to create safer communities."
