New 34P

[JamesGar]

If you haven't found it yet there are plans for the New 34P in the upcoming Volunteer Mag which can be downloaded on the CFS website, homepage (long PDF download of 80 pages plus):

http://www.cfs.org.au

similar appliance already used in WA by fesa:

http://167.30.74.10/?MenuID=101&ContentID=259

and also produced by SEM:

http://www.skilledequipment.com.au/vehicle_details.php?vehicle_id=2050

I believe that instead of the HM500 Darley pump the 34P will have a HE500 Darley which will be run from a 4cyl turbo ?Hatz motor (that will be loud I'm sure). If Burnside agree to it then they will apparently get a prototype with the HM500 pump which is PTO driven. I think HM pumps are 2 stage pumps.

They look like a bit of a development on the current 24P, but still something that I wouldn't want to swap current Pumper for (and I don't like the Pumper that much!)

[rescue5271]

Does not look to bad,but from what I can see it is the same as the CFA pumper tanker? I am going over to Vic next week to have a look at the new tankers and pumpers that will be in region 4 so I hope to get some pictures and see what they are like to drive.

I am not sure if a 34p is really any good for urban areas so why waste money  on it? We all know that all urban brigades need a pumper but someone up that ladder still is not 100% sure on them. I could name few brigades that should have pumpers but then I may get my BUTT kicked from those at the top...

[Good times]

ITs just a bushfire truck with a bit bigger pump, are you sure it was a 2 stage, that would be a new thing for CFS!!! (that was not built by volunteers)

I must say the NSWFB type 2 pumper is pretty filtered nice and would not mind one, but the traditional way of using pumpers for offroad work would have to go out the window, but people will have to get over it!!

[24P]

virginia are supposed to receive one of these tomorrow night (mon 27 june)

[JamesGar]

Has Virginia got their new 34P? If so what are their thoughts? Any photos?

[24P]

rescue gear wouldnt fit, norton summit and tanunda are also in line to receive one soon, also believe keith has had one delivered

[fire03rescue]

I think that Virginia got their new 34P and the rescue gear did not fit :-o

[strikeathird]

Of all things!   You would think "SOMEONE" would have checked........??? !!!!

[Mike]

LOL..... not an uncommon thing really. They expect a 24P to carry all things HazMat as well.... and thats just not gonna happen in a hurry!

[rescue5271]

I understand that all new 34p have been recalled due to a fault?? does anyone know about it also keith dont have there 34p yet...

[Good times]

Sounds like the last round of 34, there is always something wrong

[JamesGar]

Saw some footage of the new 34P whilst the Region 2 rollout is waiting for delivery at NE Isuzu. Looks to be the most professional CFS mass produced appliance build up yet. I'll be interested to hear the problems that are sure to come.

I know they going to have to do a fair bit of modification to Belair Station to fit it in! Have to raise door and flashing (with structural beams) by at least 200mm!

[Good times]

Bit of a step down from the Volvo though, don't make em like they used to!

[strikeathird]

I think alot of stations will find they need alterations made to fit in the later model appliances.

[24P]

I think alot of stations will find they need alterations made to fit in the later model appliances.

Or rotate some of the older 24P's from busier brigades that are not as high

[strikeathird]

We could almost start a brand new thread on that topic 24P.    hehehe..  I have argued that fact many a time!!



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[fire03rescue]

What is the height of the new 34p  :?

[JamesGar]

Right on 3400mm, doesn't sound that much, but when your sitting in them it's tall, adn takes a bit to climb into!

[JamesGar]

Got some pictures below. Please comment...

[strikeathird]

Can they be any bigger, they are about the size of my thumb.... hehehe     :lol:

[corocfs]

they have also been included in the gallery.

love the pic of Norton Summit 34P (didnt know they were due for one, but excellent for them)... anyway the picture of it makes it look as though it has some kind of aerial platform attached to the roof...

[24P]

Does anyone know who else may be getting one? I heard Burnside may be getting the PTO version as a trial. >

[strikeathird]

No, I think Dalkeith are getting that.  Burnside are getting a run of the mill 34 I believe.

[JamesGar]

Sorry about the size of the images, was trying to fit a few in as the Gallery size for upload is a bit small! There's some bigger files here now!

[Firefrog]

We are looking into new gallery software - should make things easier in the future.  :-D