Fire Trucks

Montrose Fire Brigade currently has four trucks which are used for emergency response.
The trucks are :


Pumper

The Pumper is a primary response unit and is used to combat structural and urban fires. The Pumper is equipped with an extensive inventory of operational equipment including hoses, branches (nozzles), ladders, breathing apparatus, chemical protective suits and other fire fighting equipment.

Specifications:

  • Isuzu FTR 900 Type 3 pumper
  • 6.5 litre 6 cylinder diesel engine
  • Crew capacity of 6
  • Pumps up to 3000 litres per minute
  • Carries 1,800 litres of water


Tanker 1

Specifications:

  • 2.4 C Tanker (2250 litre, 4WD Diesel)
  • Hino GT1322 4x4 Crew cab tanker
  • J08E-UA 6 cylinder diesel, 7.684 litre turbo charged intercooled
  • Crew capacity of 5
  • Pumps up to 900 litres of water per minute
  • Carries 2,250 litres of water

 

Tanker 2

Specifications:

  • 3.4 C Tanker (3750 litre, 4WD Diesel)
  • FTS 750 four wheel drive tanker
  • 8.2 litre 6 cylinder diesel engine
  • Crew capacity of 5
  • Pumps 1,400 litres per minute
  • Carries 3,750 litres of water


Support

Specifications:

  • 2017 Ford Ranger 4x4
  • 3.2 6 Auto Diesel
  • Crew Capacity 5
  • Specialist Equipment - LPG Flare Off
  • Portable Generator