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Emergency response truck a life saver WILLIAM WOODWORTH
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A new major incident emergency response truck means Marlborough’s first responders are even better prepared in a crisis. Marlborough’s first responders
feel better prepared than ever with the delivery of their new $300,000 Major Incident Support Team (MIST) truck. The move means the region now has a quick set up field hospital and emergency response kits in an all-in-one truck.
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Hato Hone St John’s Tasman Operations Manager Murray Neal, and MIST team members Phil Grigg and Dave Parsons says the truck has everything on hand for a major incident. “It’s a serious upgrade from the kit we had available beforehand
and makes us feel more capable and secure in our emergency responses. “MIST vehicles are consistent across the country, so first responders have everything they need for any major incident on hand,” says Murray.
“It allows for easy training and deployment wherever necessary being able to handle more people, lighting, tents and supplies in the field for whatever reason it may be needed.
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