Country Fire Authority appliances
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The Country Fire Authority appliances used throughout the state of Victoria
by the CFA
are provided through a mixture of State Government funds, money provided through insurance contributions as well as donations from both members of the public and external parties .
Firefighting appliances utilised within the CFA are all painted white over orange/red with undercarriages painted black, equipped with red/blue flashing emergency lights and sirens.
are generally used in bushfires as the water can be carried to where it is required and then used at the fire ground to extinguish the fire. The pump on a tanker runs independently, so that the truck can drive around and extinguish the fire.
Tanks are divided into different types via a mixed number/letter specification. The specification gives an indication of how much water is carried in the tank, the wheel drive type and type of pump.
For example, the 3.4C tanker means:
Pumpers are also equipped with an extensive inventory of operational equipment including hoses, nozzles, ladders, breathing apparatus, chemical protection suits and other fire fighting gear, stowed in lockers on board the pumper.
Pumpers carry some water, up to 2000 litres, but because their pumps are so large, they need the truck engine to run them, so pumpers operate only when they are parked.
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
by the CFA
Country Fire Authority
Country Fire Authority, or CFA, is the name of the fire service that provides firefighting and other emergency services to all of the country areas and regional townships within the state of Victoria, Australia, as well as large portions of the outer suburban areas and growth corridors of Melbourne...
are provided through a mixture of State Government funds, money provided through insurance contributions as well as donations from both members of the public and external parties .
Firefighting appliances utilised within the CFA are all painted white over orange/red with undercarriages painted black, equipped with red/blue flashing emergency lights and sirens.
Breakdown
The CFA fleet can be broken down as follows :- Tankers - 1,270
- Pumpers - 246
- Pumper tankers - 40
- Aerial appliances - 7
- All-terrain appliances - 3
- Quick attack appliances - 21
- Mobile communications vehicles - 7
- Hazardous materials units - 9
- Protective Equipment support vehicles - 4
- Rescue appliances - 26
- Specialist (mechanical support) vehicles - 29
- Cars or transport vehicles - 465
- Other vehicles (including trailers) - 424
- Brigade-owned vehicles - 1,469
- Fireboat - (Eildon) - 1
Tankers
TankersWater tender
A water tender, also known as a tanker in some regions, is a specialized firefighting apparatus designed for transporting water from a water source to a fire scene...
are generally used in bushfires as the water can be carried to where it is required and then used at the fire ground to extinguish the fire. The pump on a tanker runs independently, so that the truck can drive around and extinguish the fire.
Tanks are divided into different types via a mixed number/letter specification. The specification gives an indication of how much water is carried in the tank, the wheel drive type and type of pump.
For example, the 3.4C tanker means:
- 3000 litres of water is carried
- It has a 4x4 wheel drive
- It is a "Crew Cab"
| Tanker Type | Litres of water carried | Wheel Drive | Letter Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 12.4D | 1200L | 4x4 | Diesel Pump |
| 15.4D | 1500L | 4x4 | Diesel Pump |
| 2.2D | 2000L | 4x2 | Diesel Pump |
| 2.4D | 2000L | 4x4 | Diesel Pump |
| 2.4C | 2000L | 4x4 | Crew Cab |
| 25.4D | 2500L | 4x4 | Diesel Pump |
| 3.2 | 3000L | 4x2 | Petrol Pump |
| 3.2D | 3000L | 4x2 | Diesel Pump |
| 3.4 | 3000L | 4x4 | Petrol Pump |
| 3.4D | 3000L | 4x4 | Diesel Pump |
| 3.4L | 3000L | 4x4 | Long Volksy Godiva pump |
| 3.4C | 3750L | 4x4 | Crew Cab |
| 4.4 | 4000L | 4x4 | Godiva pump |
Pumpers
Pumpers are equipped with a large pump capable of pumping thousands of litres of water per minute, some up to 4000 litres per minute. Pumpers are generally used in an urban environment to fight structure fires, as they require a reticulated or static water supply (e.g.: a dam) to operate.Pumpers are also equipped with an extensive inventory of operational equipment including hoses, nozzles, ladders, breathing apparatus, chemical protection suits and other fire fighting gear, stowed in lockers on board the pumper.
Pumpers carry some water, up to 2000 litres, but because their pumps are so large, they need the truck engine to run them, so pumpers operate only when they are parked.
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