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Re: W.A Fire Appliances
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:34 pm
by westernwedgey
Seen what looked like a brand new tender for Leinster today on Horrie Miller Dve.
Re: W.A Fire Appliances
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:13 am
by Tyranus
Used for RCR and not a lot else, fires are extremely seldom. Did you see what type it was? I wasn't into all this sort of stuff when I was there so didn't pay any attention, haha
Re: W.A Fire Appliances
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:51 pm
by singkenten
Anyone know what pump was involved in the T/A on Orrong Rd this morning...
Re: W.A Fire Appliances
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:57 pm
by yorky
Welshpool 1st from what I heard getting a crew change.
Re: W.A Fire Appliances
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:38 pm
by singkenten
Believe it was parked at an oil spill and a car wrapped itself around the tail end... apparently the car was a write-off. Apparently it was pretty bad... heard four or five cars crashed and two motorbike riders came off their bikes...
Mazda LP
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:05 pm
by written_ficton
As I presume these units are slowly being replaced and a few are left, mainly the likes of Guilford & Bassendean VFRS.
So ultimately what did these LP replace... How did they perform on the battle ground, did crew like them what were the shortfalls / pitfalls.
Do you love um, or do you hate them? I'd be interested to hear, as would most people I presume on this board.
Cheers,
WF
*Edit, own up who moved it?*
Re: W.A Fire Appliances
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:21 pm
by WPXZBP
From my understanding they replaced Bedfords.
The LP was great at what it could do but didn't have the pump and roll capability that many people asked for. As they got older they got slower and some became real pieces of snot. The pump to tank valve was my big issue - knowing when to use it or not.
Re: W.A Fire Appliances
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:42 pm
by Fastlane
I seem to recall an incident somewhere a while ago.. they had alot of grief getting the PTO to engage and disengage on that particular appliance. Was that common?
Re: W.A Fire Appliances
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:19 pm
by kwn
what is the difference between a new country pump and a new HSR.
Re: W.A Fire Appliances
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:23 pm
by WPXZBP
Yes Fastlane, that did become an issue with some.
kwn - basically it's as follows...
Country Pumper - 2 wheel drive, 1250L of water, 2800L/min @ 7 Bar
HSR Series 2 - 4 (or 2) wheel drive, 1500L water, 1850-1900L/min @ 7 Bar
Re: W.A Fire Appliances
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:37 pm
by auntys_eyes
Looks like Windy Harbour BFB will soon be taking delivery of a brand new LT. Was at the rust proofers near work today fully fitted and sign written, ready to go.
Re: W.A Fire Appliances
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:39 pm
by muzza333
has anyone seen belmonts new icv. I think i saw it today. If it was what i saw it looks very similar to osbourne parks set.
Re: W.A Fire Appliances
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:41 pm
by yorky
muzza333 wrote:has anyone seen belmonts new icv. I think i saw it today. If it was what i saw it looks very similar to osbourne parks set.
Yes there are pictures of it around the place, some in here:
http://warsug.info/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=8000&hilit=icv
Re: W.A Fire Appliances
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:37 am
by muzza333
yeap thats the truck i saw today. It certainly looks better than the old bus they had previous
Re: W.A Fire Appliances
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:32 pm
by muzza333
i think duncraig has finally got it's new pumper. Saw a new series returning to thier station this afternoon. It definetly had a duncraig magnetic sign on the side. I'm not sure if it was only a loan one though. Can anyone confirm this