Firefighters aim to use satnav
16 Jul 2007
Firefighters in Devon are hoping to adopt satellite navigation technology to help reach their operations.
A fundraising drive has been launched in the Cullompton area to raise £800, which should allow them to buy a satnav device for one of their fire engines.
Fire crews currently rely on maps and their own local knowledge to cover a 300 sq km area, although it is hoped a satnav device could help reduce their emergency response times.
Chris Pratt, an officer at the station, told the Mid Devon Star: “The use of satellite navigation will help us to locate the site of an incident quicker.
“The time saved may enable our crews to save a life or property.”
A number of activities are set to be staged to help raise the money, including an open day at Cullompton Fire Station.
According to Trafficmaster, many motorists are currently not using satnavs and navigating from outdated roadmaps instead.
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