2001News

Firemen in good shape, at last

After years of indigence, the Santo Domingo fire corps now boasts 45 fire trucks, five 4,000-gallon water tankers, and even a modern truck with a computerized ladder that can reach 10 floors, among other equipment. General Luis Cos Garrido spoke at the 73rd anniversary of the corps, when the Jose Oliva Fire Station was reopened at John F. Kennedy Avenue. The firecorps new equipment was received in the past administration. Cos also expressed his appreciation for support from the municipal goverment of Santo Domingo.