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The former SRS firetruck can carry up to six firefighters and, when As a strictly volunteer fire department, donations and grants are
not connected to a main water source, is capable of propelling 1,000 the heartbeat that ensures ongoing volunteer fire response in
gallons of self-contained water from its tanks, thanks to its 1,500 rural communities.
gallon-per-minute pump onboard. The truck is also equipped with three “For many volunteer fire departments in our state, one of our greatest
ladders and enough space to hold needed tools to assist firefighters challenges is maintaining the ongoing availability and readiness of
when faced with challenging and rapidly changing conditions.
our equipment. The donation of a firetruck from SRS will serve our
“In its previous career at SRS, this truck was an integral part of community well and will further provide our firefighters with lifesaving
the Site’s emergency response capabilities, responding during Site resources when we are called on to help our community,” said Glenn
emergency drills, training and, when needed, emergencies on-site or Poole, Chief, Hollow Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
any of the five neighboring counties surrounding SRS,” said Rob Still, The modernization of the SRS emergency fleet began in 2012.
SRNS Chief, SRS Fire Department.
Since then, five new fire engines and four remounted ambulances
Hollow Creek Volunteer Fire Department is located along the Aiken have been added to the fleet with plans for further enhancements in
County and Lexington County border, near Wagener, South Carolina. the future.