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Charlottetown replaces 26-year-old fire truck

A new rescue truck arrived earlier this week at the Charlottetown Fire Department.

Truck cost $765,417

Coun. Jason Coady, Calvin Ripley of Micmac Fire & Safety Source and fire Chief Randy MacDonald pose with the new rescue truck. (City of Charlottetown)

A new rescue truck arrived earlier this week at the Charlottetown Fire Department.

The truck replaces one purchased in 1992.

The tender was awarded last year to Micmac Fire & Safety Source and was valued at $765,417.

In a news release, the city said the 2018 single-axle heavy rescue truck will equip firefighters with advanced tools to respond to emergencies.

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