Navy delivers fire trucks to Samoa
16 June 2010
The Royal Australian Navy has arrived in Apia, Samoa, carrying two fire trucks donated by the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade. The vehicles are a gift to the Samoan Fire and Emergency Services Authority.
They arrived on board the Landing Platform Amphibious ship HMAS Kanimbla
It is the second time that Navy has sent humanitarian aid to Samoa, following an 8.3 magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami that struck the region on 30 September 2009.
Before leaving Sydney a week ago, Commanding Officer HMAS Kanimbla, Commander Timothy Byles said he was pleased to be able to support the ongoing relationship between the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade and the Samoa Fire and Emergency Service Authority.
"I know the delivery of these fire trucks will be of great assistance to the local communities," Commander Byles said.
"As luck would have it Kanimbla had a planned visit to Samoa in any event, so Navy is able to transport these trucks without additional cost."
