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Facility 'boosts quality of emergency services'

New location and layout praised

Chief Officers of the Manx Fire and Ambulance departments say that new multipurpose facilities have 'improved the quality of their service'.

Senior figures were in attendance at the official unveiling last night of the £1.45million station opposite Ronaldsway Airport, which is the first of its kind on Island.

Incorporation of a 'drive-in-drive-out' layout, training facilities, and an improved location are among the benefits.

Acting Chief Ambulance Officer Ray Beattie and Chief Fire Officer Kevin Groom argue it was a necessary step:

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