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Babcock supplies LFB with vehicles to tackle wildfires

Babcock have supplied four extreme weather response vehicles to the London Fire Brigade (LFB) which will be trialled this summer to respond to the growing threat of grass fires and wildfires.

Above: Babcock LFB extreme weather response vehicle.
Courtesy Babcock

The four new vehicles have off-road capabilities and technology that enables firefighters to tackle fires quickly and safely. Able to pump water while driving and carry approximately 500 litres 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.

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Unveiled at a simulated wildfire response training exercise on 11th July, the vehicles will now be located across London and mobilised 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.

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"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."

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