EFFORTS to improve road safety in the Isle of Man have received a major boost thanks to a striking new addition to the IoM Fire and Rescue Service’s fleet of emergency vehicles. The eye-catching Kawasaki ZX10R 1000cc, fitted out in distinctive Fire Service livery, will become a familiar sight in the months ahead as firefighters travel around the Island to pass on important safety advice to both novice and experienced riders.
And at a time of budgetary pressures across the Isle of Man Government, there are no financial implications for the Department of Home Affairs regarding the acquisition of the new bike or its running costs.
Jason Griffiths Motorcycles of Castletown has provided the high-performance Kawasaki machine. FireBike12 will be ridden by operational staff within the IoM Fire and Rescue Service qualified to Institute of Advance Motorcyclist (IAM) standard, including officers who have competed in the TT Races and Manx Grand Prix. They have chosen a uniform of Weise Hornet Jacket and matching gloves plus waterproof Hydra leather Jeans.
They will use their vast experience, both as motorcycle enthusiasts and as firefighters who have attended serious road traffic collisions, to promote discussion around key road safety issues, risks and consequences.
The IoM Fire and Rescue Service hopes FireBike12 will play a prominent role in reducing bike-related casualties, and also become a new focal point for engaging with new riders before they venture out on to public highways.
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