Fire service car with KE plates on its way to Africa

A former Fire Service response car with a Kildare registration plate is speeding its way to a community in Africa.

The Toyota Corolla estate is being sent to Niger in a large container with other useful tools and equipment.

The shipment is being organised by Fire and Ambulance Development Africa (FADA) who send the cargo to help local fire services in Africa.

Last November Kildare Fire Service donated two fire engines to charities working in Africa.

The appliances were transported to Niger to improve facilities and equipment for emergency services there.

Mayor Cllr Brendan Weld was present at the handover as well as representatives from Kildare Fire Service and FADA and Plan Ireland.