Cathaoirleach of Edenderry Municipal District, Cllr Fergus McDonnell (4th from right) is joined by Cllrs Claire Murray and Noel Cribbin, Offaly Fire & Rescue Service Personnel, Ann Dillon, Director of Services at the delivery of a new fire engine for Edenderry from Mr. Hoel Howard HPMP Ltd, Tullow

Upgraded Fire Engine for Edenderry Fire Brigade

Published: Tue 23 Jul 2024, 12:21 PM

Last updated: Tue 23 Jul 2024, 5:34 PM

by Emily Sheehan

Edenderry Fire Station has receieved a state of the art Scania fire engine, for use by the Edenderry Fire Brigade.

The Class B fire engine costs approximately €450,000, and was fully funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

In a statement issued by Offaly County Council, it was noted that “this new appliance will greatly support the invaluable work of our fire personnel, allowing them to access the latest technology while benefitting from the most up to date safety features.”

The vehicle replaces the 2008 Scania fire engine currently based at Edenderry Fire Station.

Chief Fire Officer, Eoin O’Ceilleachair confirms the engine “will enhance the ability of Edenderry Fire Brigade to protect their community it serves as well as providing assistance to their neighbouring stations and counties when called upon.”

The appliance is based on the latest Scania P320 chassis and can provide seating for up to six firefighters. Complete with an integrated water tank and an on-board Godiva Prima main pump, the engine is capable of pumping out 3,000l of water per minute at an average pressure of 10 bar.

Additionally, it comes equipped with a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS), a 1,200l/min portable pump, a number of multi-stage ladders, a number of hoses, nozzles and a front-mounted electric winch.

Station Officer, Gabriel Conlon receives the keys to the new state of the art Scania Fire Engine from Mr. Hoel Howard HPMP Ltd., Tullow.

The unit, supplied by HPMP Ltd., based in Tullow, is equipped with the most up-to-date emergency lighting, high-visibility markings and comes fully equipped with many features which represents the very latest in modern fire-fighting technology.

Speaking at the handover event, Cathaoirleach of Edenderry Municipal District, Cllr. Fergus McDonnell commended the Fire Brigade in Edenderry for their dedication and commitment to their service saying: “we are proud of our Fire Service and of your commitment to excellence in all that you do” and that it gives him “great pleasure to see this new state of the art fire engine which will ensure that you are well equipped to respond to any callout.”