Perth Hysterical society images, Dennis, ERF,Merryweather

Matt. · Post by **Matt.** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:59 am

If you are part of a 'historical' society than you will get my jib at them being hysterical

(in a nice way of course)

Just a small selection of vehicles , sadly the poor ALF blew a piston or similar , a few nice trucks would love to get the ERF HP !

Nice Ford by Merryweather

Post by **vk6hgr** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:53 pm

This is probably a dumb question...

Is the rumour that I've heard true that says that these vehicles are still able to be called upon if they are required in a major fire?

written_ficton · Post by **written_ficton** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:42 pm

vk6hgr wrote:This is probably a dumb question...

Is the rumour that I've heard true that says that these vehicles are still able to be called upon if they are required in a major fire?

Sweet, I wouldnt mind driving the ERF under firecall conditions.... That looks awesome...

Why cant our new appliances have a spunky look like the ERF!

kylep · Post by **kylep** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:57 pm

No, and yes. There are some vehicles in private collections and possibly in the Museum fleet that can be called on, but are only really used for private fire protection, with private crews. I know of a few in particular. There are also agreements in place with private Fire Services, such as Mines, and Airports.

Post by **VK6ZMS** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:55 pm

Am I the only one who found the typo in the thread title hilarious?

written_ficton · Post by **written_ficton** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:59 pm

VK6ZMS wrote:Am I the only one who found the typo in the thread title hilarious?

nice...............

Post by **Infernal** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:02 pm

they dont sell ERF trucks in Australia, so i doubt you would be able to get one set up as a fire unit, they still sell them in New Zealand, alot of logging company have ERF's

I think Scania and fire services around the world have some nice little agreement going on.

My old house in NZ used to be right next door to a nice pink shed, and inside it lived a Dennis fire engine, that used to get pulled out every weekend as a 5 year old kid it was always a buzz to get invited over to have a look at it.

Post by **meg** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:48 pm

I'm not part of a hysterical society, but we deal with them alot at work - I don't think your typo is funny so much as accurate

Great pics anyway! I'd love to have one of those here!

Matt. · Post by **Matt.** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:44 pm

I find it very true also and I belong to a hysterical society!

They can get a little keen , I find there are enthusiasts , nutters and my favorite foamer's (when they see they thing they like they foam at the mouth with excitement) always good for a laugh!

Matt

BuddahFRS · Post by **BuddahFRS** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:59 am

we had the ERF sitting on station for about 2 weeks, we get some of these trucks for the kelmscott show display. very nice when you look up at the close up.

Helitak_670 · Post by **Helitak_670** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:46 pm

Where abouts where those shots taken? I wouldn't mind having a look one day.

johnny99 · Post by **johnny99** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:13 pm

Nice photos
Does anyone have any idea what years these trucks were in service
Appreciate any help
Johnny

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Perth Hysterical society images, Dennis, ERF,Merryweather

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