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Posted November 17, 2005 EST
Retired Fire Engines Go To Russia
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Four fire engines that have been retired from operational service in the UK are being donated to Russia. A West Sussex charity set up by retired fire officer Chris Holgate is behind the scheme. Volunteers will drive the engines from Chichester to Tilbury on Thursday from where they will be shipped to Kursk.
Chief Fire Officer for West Sussex, Martin Burrell, said the equipment could not be used in a modern UK fire service and had little re-sale value.
He said: "We were therefore glad to be able to help the Fire Safety Friends of Russia with their work in Kursk, and are naturally pleased our old equipment will still be used to save lives and improve fire safety standards."
Written by Staff Writer
