A NEW Fire Engine is patrolling the streets of Tenby as part of a trial of compact appliances by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue.

On Thursday, October 12, the Volvo Compact Appliance, currently under trial by MAWW Fire and Rescue began its trial at Tenby Fire Station.

The innovative machine will be deployed as the Station’s main appliance over a trial period and will continue to deliver the same high standard of response to the community of Tenby as the previous rescue pump.

The Volvo Compact Appliance boasts new technologies and ideas alongside the same emergency response abilities as the main rescue pump appliances.

Stephen Davies, Head of Transport MAWWFRS said: “The Volvo Compact Appliance has reduced vehicle dimensions to improve access but that does not mean a reduction in vehicle capability.”

MAWW Fire and Rescue has bought one Volvo Compact Appliance which was evaluated at Carmarthen Fire Station between June and October 2017, and will enter its final trial at another fire station following four-months at Tenby.

The new vehicle has an advanced Cobra pump which uses less water than traditional firefighting technique, and has a capacity to carry 1100 litres of water.

Group Manager Steve Bryant Head of Service Response added: “Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service would like to reassure the communities of Tenby and the surrounding area that even though you will see a different appliance attending incidents, there will be no difference in our response capabilities.”