This is a small fire tanker consisting of a standard one tonne four-wheel drive with a firefighting module (400 litre tank, pump and other fire suppression tools) that can be slipped onto the tray when required. It is crewed by two firefighters to perform first attack on spot sized/remote/difficult to access fires. The need for a small four-wheel drive tanker was first identified in the Brigade’s Risk Analysis in 1999. 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 Government’s Community Safety Emergency Support Program (CSESP) for matching funds to purchase a Toyota Land Cruiser Cab Chassis and fit the Slip-On module. It was officially commissioned in March 2003 and updated with a new cab-chassis and foam system in 2005. The introduction of this second firefighting vehicle in 2003 added enormously to the flexibility of operation of the brigade through enhanced fire suppression capability, providing personnel transport, supporting fire equipment maintenance and other brigade activities. With the arrival of the Light Tanker, the Slip-On was sold privately in March 2013.

Specifications

Vehicle Type	Slip-On (now known as an Ultra Light Tanker)
Crew Size	2
Built	2005 Toyota; firefighting module by MGFB in 2000
Delivered	2005
Cab Chassis	Toyota Land Cruiser 78 four-wheel drive
Power Plant	6-cylinder diesel
Transmission	5 speed manual gearbox
Communications	Tait TM 9100 Mobile & Tait TP9100 portable
Water Capacity	400 litres with A class foam capability
Pump	Regent 3PKT pump powered by a 5hp Honda petrol engine