Penhold Fire adds two critical pieces of equipment

Penhold Fire Department and its work will benefit greatly from two new pieces of equipment, officials share.

The first is a skid for wildland firefighting which comes as a donation from GlobalMedic.

“The skid is easily installed or removed from a pickup truck box and would be available for use should other equipment be deployed out of town,” the department explains. “This ensures the level of service remains for the town while equipment is on deployment with less reliance on neighbouring departments.”

As well, the department is getting a new Lifepak 15 cardiac monitor worth $26,500. This addition is in partnership with the Penhold Volunteer Fire Association and Alberta Health Services.