Potentially lifesaving equipment that will help rescue crews deal with flooding has arrived.
Inflatable powerboats, pumps and “water incident units” have been purchased by fire services across Wales after the Welsh Government introduced a new duty on crews to respond to flooding and water rescue emergencies.
Nearly £2m has been provided to meet the new duty, and crews were on the Menai Strait on Monday to test out their new gear.
Darren Jones, of North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said: “This funding has enabled us to invest in the highest specification of equipment.
"It will improve the capabilities and safety of personnel, giving us the best resources to help us protect communities .”
Firefighters were called to almost 2,000 flooding and water-related incidents over the past three years across Wales.
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