The Superior Fire Department unveiled its newest rescue vehicle to the press on Friday, March 3, a Polaris Ranger UTV that can be outfitted with tracks in winter and wheels in summer.
Firefighter David Rosa drove it over snow banks surrounding the headquarters fire station, cutting a trail while cameras rolled.
“Rough day at work sometimes,” said Superior Fire Chief Cam Vollbrecht as Rosa drove past, smiling. A $30,000 grant from Cenovus Superior Refinery, along with city capital improvement dollars, helped to purchase and outfit the vehicle. The UTV will be used for rescuing people and answering medical calls in difficult to reach areas such as snowmobile and ski trails, on top of the ice, or along bike and hiking trails.
“It also has water on it so we can fight wildland fires with this vehicle as well,” Vollbrecht said, in areas like Wisconsin Point.