Flash new engine

Pictured are, back from left, Councillor James Pearson (vice chairman of the fire authority) Barry Jones (operations area commander) Paul Anderson (watch commander) Councillor Derek Heffernan, Councillor Philip Holley, and firefighters Mo Morris, Steve Madden, Karl Gibbons and Jit Singh. Front, from left, station manager Mick Glover and Councillor Paul Shannon (chairman of the fire authority).

FIREFIGHTERS at Hollins station have a brand new state-of-the-art engine to help them deal with local emergencies.

The vehicle is one of 24 Volvo machines recently bought by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for £3.8 million to replace a big part of the front-line fleet.

The engine uses lightweight, non-corrosive and recyclable material to give them a longer lifespan.

It has an automatic gearbox, assisted braking, central locking for added security and more equipment storage space.