March 28, 2024

Iowa fire department has hovercraft at its disposal

COUNCIL BLUFFS — The Council Bluffs Fire Department says its new hovercraft has already aided its rescue capabilities, and should come in handy this winter. The department purchased the hovercraft for about $60,000 last summer. According to Capt. Jason Sorenson, the hovercraft can fly 9 inches off the ground and can travel over water, grass, ice and snow. The department had about $140,000 set aside to replace an ambulance. They found a used one and the other funds were used to purchase the hovercraft.