"Sparky" has left the building

("SPARKY" as Unit 210 when new)

After almost 20 years of faithful service, the old Chevy Suburban has been sold. This vehicle began its life with Sooke FD in 1993 as Unit 210 and was assigned to Fire Chief Ric Raynor. This was a big step up from the old S-10 pickup that was the previous Chiefs vehicle. This rig served us well as not only a command unit, but as a transport vehicle for training courses, manpower unit for calls and as a first responder car. Even the pub ed division got to use it for a while and it was adorned with Sparky Logos (hence its nickname "SPARKY") It later moved downstairs

and became the primary and only vehicle for the Engineering Division. Now with the purchase of two newer vehicles for Engineering, it was time to turn in the keys. With a trade in value of $2500.00 it was hard to say no. So for those old timers in the department that responded to many calls in this truck, it is time to say goodbye.