What I heard from the people over there was one of the issues is their suitability in steep terrain, apparently the clincher was at a fire in Clarendon when one of them was driving up a moderate hill, the front wheels started to become airborne for no apparent reason - apparently was witnessed by a few people and everyone was just going F%#K.
Needless to say the paperwork from that incident probably helped the issue a bit. I believe they are being moved out to flatter areas now, not sure what CFS do about the trucks that are still out there though. I would have thought brigades like Summertown would now have a good reason to ask for a new truck.
Also I hear that Inman Valley will get their new 34 Monday night (tomorrow), a new station and now a new rig - better get the application forms out for those wanting to transfer.