Fort Myers Beach firefighters get $94,000 vehicle that fights fires with floodwater
- Fort Myers Beach firefighters have unveiled a $94,000 high-water rescue vehicle that can navigate floodwaters and fight fires.
- The vehicle arrived Tuesday and carries a 130-gallon tank, a pump moving 100 gallons per minute, and a hose that filters floodwater for firefighting.
- Fire Chief Scott Wirth said it keeps floodwaters from blocking crews from reaching scenes and lets the department both rescue people and fight fire.
- A resident who lost power and had 16 inches of water in her home during Hurricane Helene called the addition fully justified.
Reported by
NBC2 News
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Lee County, FL