SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Fire-Rescue is enhancing its capabilities with new equipment as the region enters peak wildfire season. The department is acquiring additional brush rigs, a new helicopter, and a state-of-the-art mobile command vehicle to better respond to emergencies.
Fire Chief Robert Logan emphasized the importance of these upgrades, stating, “We are adding two new brush rigs. Brush rigs are capable of off-road [operations] that can get right into the heart of those brush fires and out them out and stop them from traveling into structures and things of that nature.”
The new mobile command vehicle, which resembles a luxury RV with double pop-outs, serves as a dispatch center on wheels, capable of operating in remote locations. This vehicle is part of a broader strategy to enhance the department’s response to large-scale emergencies.
As for the new helicopter, it replaces a 20-year-old model, promising greater efficiency. Chief Logan said, “Our new helicopter is going to be more efficient, faster and safer to work off of.”
Additionally, San Diego Fire-Rescue is set to receive three new water tenders, which function as mobile fire hydrants, further bolstering their firefighting capabilities.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria commented on the new enhancements on Wednesday. He highlighted the role of the public in safety efforts. Gloria is urging residents to “make sure you stay informed” as peaks wildfire season arrives.
These advancements in equipment are expected to significantly improve San Diego Fire-Rescue’s ability to manage wildfires and other emergencies, ensuring better protection for the community.
FOX 5’s Elizabeth Alvarez contributed to this report.
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