Lafayette Regional Airport Unveils New $1.8M Fire & Rescue Truck

Regional District of Nanaimo unveils new fire training centre

The Regional District of Nanaimo has officially opened its new regional fire training building, located at the Nanoose Bay firehall. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on July 27 attended by Area E (Nanoose Bay) director Bob Rogers, Area G (Englishman River, San Pareil, French Creek, Little Qualicum, Dashwood) director Lehann Wallace, District of Lantzville mayor Mark Swain, Nanoose Bay Fire Department deputy fire chief Denis Holme and Lantzvill…

Lafayette Regional Airport adds $1.8 million firefighting vehicle

Lafayette Regional Airport enhances safety with a new 2026 Oshkosh Striker firefighting vehicle carrying 3,000 gallons of water and Purple-K dry chemical for effective fuel fire suppression. This $1.8 million investment is funded by federal and state aviation authorities and airport commission.

Lafayette Regional Airport unveils new $1.8M fire & rescue truck

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette Regional Airport unveiled a new $1.8 million aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle on Monday, replacing one of two aging fire trucks and positioning the airport to compete with other regional airports. The new apparatus,…

Lafayette Regional Airport receives $1.8 million Stryker fire truck

The Lafayette Regional Airport recently acquired a new 2026 Stryker fire truck by Oshkosh to enhance its emergency response capabilities.