The number and complexity of fire appliances (fire trucks) at the Maiden Gully Fire Station has been increased since 1998 to keep pace with the growth of the area. This has only been achieved through the proactive approach of both the Brigade and CFA assisted by strong community support. Our first firefighting appliances were International tankers at the end of their operational life until an Isuzu 2.2D tanker was allocated to us in 1999. Today the Brigade operates with three appliances - a Light Pumper, a 2.2D Tanker and a Slip-On.
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Equipment
Pumper
From 2008, the Brigade began housing a State Spare Pumper when it was not required as a replacement elsewhere. This gave Brigade members the opportunity to gain experience with this type of vehicle as well as providing extra firefighting capacity. This proved to of great value on Black Saturday, 2009. In late 2009, a spare light pumper was housed in our station and when this vehicle was updated with a new unit in July 2011, it was allocated as Maiden Gully Pumper. This very effective firefighting appliance significantly boosts our capabilities locally as well as assisting neighbouring communities.
Applications
The Pumper carries a crew of five and the necessary fire fighting equipment to incidents where it can be used to pump water from its tank, an open water source or street mains. It is primarily designed for use at structural fires but can be used in a wide range of emergency situations.
Technical
| Vehicle Type | CFA Light Pumper |
| Built | 2011 by Varley Specialised Vehicles |
| Delivered | July 2011 |
| Cab Chassis | Hino 816 Crew Cab |
| Power Plant | 4.0 litre Hino diesel |
| Transmission | Hino A860E, 6 speed automatic gearbox |
| Communications | Tait TM 9155 Mobile & Motorola MTS 2000 portable |
| Water Capacity | 1200 litres with 100 litres B class foam |
| Pump | Rosenbauer N-25 single stage, centrifugal PTO pump |
| Pump Capacity | Maximum flow of 2,500 litres per minute at 1000 kPa |
| Other Equipment | Two Sabre Centurion CABA sets with spare cylinders Chemical Suits Tempest Positive Pressure Fan 2kVA Generator and lights Live hose reel 240m of 38mm hose 500m of 64mm hose Range of branches, nozzles and adaptors Salvage and forcible entry equipment Fire extinguishers and small tools, hand tools such as mops, brooms, etc Centrally mounted light mast |
Tanker
Prior to taking delivery of the current Tanker, the Brigade operated with a succession of International tankers that were at the end of their operational life. The Isuzu 2.2D was initially allocated by the CFA to Scoresby in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges. After a major overhaul at the CFA’s Kangaroo Flat Workshop, it was handed over to Maiden Gully on September 12th, 1999. It is due for replacement in the next 12 months.
Applications
The unit carries a crew of six and the necessary fire fighting equipment to incidents where it can be used to pump water from the tank, open water or street mains. While primarily designed for grass and bushfires, out tanker has been modified with additional lockers and a live hose reel to provide for structural fighting.
Technical
| Vehicle Type | 2.2D Tanker |
| Built | 1989 at CFA Manufacturing Plant, Ballarat |
| Delivered | September 12th 1999 |
| Cab Chassis | Isuzu FSR 12 FRA series two wheel drive |
| Power Plant | 6.494 litre Isuzu 6BGI diesel |
| Transmission | Isuzu MBG6P, 6 speed manual gearbox |
| Communications | Tait TM 9155 Mobile & Motorola MTS 2000 portable |
| Water Capacity | 2000 litres with A class foam capability |
| Pump | GAAM Mk 250 Pump powered by a Lombardini Diesel engine |
| Pump Capacity | Maximum flow of 950 litres per minute and delivering 580 litres per minute at 700 kpa |
| Other Equipment | Two Sabre Centurion CABA sets with spare cylinders Chemical suits 240m of 38mm hose 100m of 64mm hose Range of branches, nozzles and adaptors Fire extinguishers and small tools Hand tools such as rakehoes, shovel and axe |
Slip-On (SOU)
The need for a small four-wheel drive tanker was first highlighted in the Brigade’s Risk Analysis back in 1999. Standard tankers have difficulty accessing the dry sclerophyll forest that makes up more than 60% of the Brigade’s area. A small tanker can get in quickly, locate the fire and contain it. In 2000 the Brigade built the Slip-On module based on the DSE design and mounted it in a trailer. After significant fundraising, a successful application was made in 2002 to the Community Safety Emergency Support Program (CSESP) for matching funding to purchase a Toyota Land Cruiser Cab Chassis and set it up for firefighting. It was officially commissioned in March 2003. In 2005, the Slip-On was updated with a new cab-chassis and the firefighting module reworked. The introduction of this second firefighting vehicle in 2003 has added enormously to the flexibility of operation of the Maiden Gully Fire Brigade through enhanced fire suppression capability in Maiden Gully and neighbouring communities, personnel transport, plug inspections, fire equipment maintenance and other programs.
Applications
A Slip-On is a small fire appliance consisting of a standard one tonne four-wheel drive cab-chassis with a firefighting module (400 litre tank, pump and other fire suppression tools) that can be slipped onto the vehicles tray when required. This enables the unit to be used for other purposes (eg. Park Management) and updated economically. It is used by many fire services across Australia and crewed by two firefighters to perform first attack on spot sized/remote/difficult to access fires. At Maiden Gully, the firefighting module remains on the vehicle throughout the year.
Technical
| Vehicle Type | Slip-On |
| Built | 2005 Toyota; firefighting module 2000 by MGFB |
| Delivered | 2005 |
| Cab Chassis | Toyota Land Cruiser 78 four wheel drive |
| Power Plant | 6 cylinder diesel |
| Transmission | Toyota, 5 speed manual gearbox |
| Communications | Tait TM 9100 Mobile & Motorola MTS 2000 portable |
| Water Capacity | 400 litres with A class foam capability |
| Pump | Regent 3PKT Pump powered by a 5hp Honda petrol engine |
| Other Equipment | Live hose reel 1KVA generator and lights Chainsaw Hand tools such as rakehoes, shove and axe Drip torch Extinguishers and hoses |
Ultra Light Tanker (ULT) - Coming Soon
This design (see photographs of prototype) represents a major progression from the earlier Slip-On tanker. It has greater hitting capacity through more water, better foam delivery and a bigger pump, incorporates significant crew protection systems and much more locker space. The Brigade has been seeking to update its Toyota Slip-On for several years and was successful in gaining funding through the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program that was announced in August 2011. When delivered it will replace the Slip-On.
Applications
The unit carries a crew of three and the necessary fire fighting equipment to perform first attack on spot sized/remote/difficult to access grass and bushfires where these fires are safe to approach. It is also designed to support back burning operations, mopping up and patrolling duties. Being able to pump water from open water or street mains, it can be used for structural fires.
Technical
| Vehicle Type | CFA Ultra Light Tanker |
| Built | On order |
| Delivered | Expected Mid-2012 |
| Cab Chassis | Mitsubishi Canter FG series four-wheel drive |
| Power Plant | 4.9 litre turbo charged diesel |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual gearbox |
| Communications | Tait TM 9155 Mobile & Motorola MTS 2000 portable |
| Water Capacity | 1000 litres with A class foam capability |
| Pump | Diesel Pump |
| Pump Capacity | Maximum flow of 500 litres per minute at 500 kPa |
| Other Equipment | Chainsaw Live hose reel Hand tools such as rakehoes, shovel and axe Drip torches Extinguisher and hoses |
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5 Beckhams Road
Maiden Gully, Victoria 3551
Australia
5 Beckhams Road
Maiden Gully, Victoria 3551
Australia
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