HIFR and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is disposing of a 1982 International rescue truck (VIN 1HTAA18B2BHB30370). The vehicle starts reliably, runs nicely, and is roadworthy. It has been meticulously maintained. It has a gasoline-powered engine and is not equipped with air brakes. This truck is located at 3715 Central Road and is offered “as is, where is”.
Offers clearly marked “Disposition Hornby Island Rescue Truck”, may be submitted by email to shainsworth@comoxvalleyrd.ca or in-person to 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC, V9N 3P6, until 2:00pm on Wednesday December 18, 2019.
In order to be considered, interested parties should ensure the offer is received by the CVRD before the submission deadline.
Queries regarding the vehicle should be directed to Doug Chinnery Fire Chief, by email at chief@hifd.org or by calling 250.335.2611. Queries regarding the process should be directed to Scott Hainsworth by email at shainsworth@comoxvalleyrd.ca or 250.334.6000.
Can this truck not go to a community that doesn’t have a truck? Just give it to the community. I have read about fires going uncontrolled because of lack of such a thing…… in Canada?
Hi Margot.
It’s a good question. This truck has no capacity for carrying water and does not have a pump on it. This makes it unusable as a bush truck for forest fires without extensive modifications.