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Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Receives Brand New FReD Fast Rescue Device

Last week, we were proud to hand over a brand-new FReD (Fast Rescue Device) to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS). This marked an exciting moment in the evolution of their water rescue capabilities.

Our UK Business Development Manager, Stuart Cheetham, met with Sam Davies and Rod Steele to present the cutting-edge, high-speed version of FReD. With updated specifications, this model builds on the success of the original FReD, which we’ve been demonstrating over the past year. FReD is designed to transform water rescues, improving response times while reducing the risk of sending additional personnel into the water.

Station Manager Rod Steele was quick to praise FReD’s durability and ruggedness, describing it as a significant improvement over other similar devices they already have in their inventory.

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We’re thrilled to support LFRS in enhancing their water rescue capabilities and can’t wait to hear how FReD performs in action during its first operational months.

The new high-speed FReD is now available, offering unparalleled robustness and performance for fast water incidents. Contact us today to arrange a free demonstration and see how FReD can help your team level up its water rescue response.

Discover more about FReD here.

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