Kilmelford, Craignure, Minard, Garelochhead and Port Charlotte fire stations will each receive a new £195,000 Rapid Response Unit fire engine, writes David McPhee.
The new vehicles will be kitted out with the latest firefighting equipment.
Each features an ultra-high pressure lance system that allows fire- fighters to attack a blaze from outside a building, a positive pressure ventilation fan to allow faster access into a burning property and a thermal image camera.