Wayne County first responders have added a SHERP amphibious vehicle capable of traveling across land, water, deep snow, ice and other difficult terrain, according to 13WHAM.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office purchased the vehicle with grant funding and plans to use it for ice and water rescues.
Chief Deputy Joseph Croft said the vehicle should improve responder safety during emergencies in areas that are difficult for conventional equipment to reach.
The SHERP can adjust tire pressure from inside the cab to improve traction in conditions such as deep snow.
Wayne County trained with Onondaga County Emergency Management and state Environmental Conservation Police and said the vehicle could also be deployed with partner agencies outside the county.
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