The Olive Fire Department is now equipped with a heavy-duty utility all-terrain vehicle. The Polaris 6x6 with a Kimtek skid unit was purchased with the help of a $35,000 state grant secured by state Sen. James Seward, R-Milford. The vehicle can carry 85 gallons of water, includes a 5-gallon foam cell and a 100-foot booster hose, and is equipped with a patient carry area for rescue calls in off-road areas. The department also purchased an enclosed trailer to transport the vehicle.
Olive Fire Chief Chris Winne said it’s vital that emergency responders are equipped to face all types of calls. He said the town has several scenic recreational areas, but they offer special challenges in the event of an emergency.