With a generous gift from Husky Energy, the Superior Fire Department is now equipped with four brand new ice rescue suits.
Husky Refinery had reached out to the fire department at the end of last year, asking about making a donation to help out with some winter gear.
The refinery gave $2,500 for the new suits, which will replace the previous ones that had begun showing their age including some that leaked.
Because of the donation, the fire department was able to replace all four at once. With ice picks built into the arms and no leakage happening within the suits, they are now more comfortable for the firefighters when out on a rescue mission.
“They’re so important to us because they allow us to equip our firefighters even better,” said Scott Gordon, the fire chief at the Superior Fire Department. “We make sure that we have minimum standards and beyond when it comes to safety.”
And now every frontline fire truck has an ice suit and in first response, they don’t have to wait for a specialized vehicle to bring them.
Essentially, the suits will be there on every 9-1-1 call.