Author Topic: Pumper Tankers (Read 17268 times)

pete · « **on:** October 09, 2006, 06:51:11 PM »

Heard a rumor the mfs are looking to build Pumper Tankers,does anyone know any different?

5271rescue · « **Reply #1 on:** October 09, 2006, 07:36:45 PM »

Dont they already have pumper/tankers?

pete · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2006, 08:34:57 PM »

Let me explain what a pumper tanker is for you,its a fire truck with large water and pumping capacity.At the moment they dont have a vehicle that does both.

Firefrog · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2006, 10:34:45 PM »

Can you elaborate on what specific capacities you are referring to?

In the CFS world a tanker is normally at least 6000ltrs or more. Just saying large is a very relative term.

Are you just referring to a normal pumper with higher than normal water capacity for SAMFS(normal being 1000-1800ltrs). Or are you suggesting a true tanker as in bulk water in the realms of 6000 ltrs.

LFB06 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2006, 11:26:32 PM »

CFA call their trucks tankers so do you mean a 34P type truck?

Edit: I meant CFA, not CFS.

Alan (Big Al) · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2006, 12:12:12 AM »

Whyalla MFS have a tanker, anyone know what that one is like

RescueHazmat · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2006, 01:18:05 PM »

I would be guessing, but I am assuming Pete is referring to the Pumper Tankers like MFB and QFRS. - Like the Scania/ International Twin axel Chassis, 8000lt / m Pumps etc.

That is what I know a " Pumper Tanker / Ultra Large" as.

RescueHazmat · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2006, 01:23:12 PM »

After posting ^^ , and looking into it, I found CFA also have a " Pumper Tanker " on an Isuzu Chassis.

See pictures here.

http://www.ozfire.org/viewtopic.php?t=981

Timbo · « **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2006, 01:26:38 PM »

Quote from: MundCFS on October 10, 2006, 12:12:12 AM

Whyalla MFS have a tanker, anyone know what that one is like

is this what you are looking for:
http://www.fire-brigade.asn.au/Station_Display.asp?Service_Code=SAMFS&Station_Code=52

Alan (Big Al) · « **Reply #9 on:** October 10, 2006, 04:04:16 PM »

Yeah seen the pic before but just wondered if it was any good??

24P · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2006, 08:45:39 PM »

Or maybe he means one of these 2

5271rescue · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2006, 08:56:13 PM »

That is a MFB tanker pumper they run a crew of 2 on it and it was built by SKILLED in Ballarat.....now dont SAMFS have 4wd pumpers??? I am sure there is one in the bridge???that would be a pumper/tanker...

24P · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2006, 09:02:58 PM »

or this?

RescueHazmat · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2006, 09:18:02 PM »

24P - That was the type of appliance that sprung to mind with the title " Pumper Tanker "..

oz fire · « **Reply #14 on:** October 11, 2006, 02:58:13 PM »

Sounds like a great idea and something CFS could follow suit with!!!

It would be nice to arrive at a going incident and know you had more than a couple of minutes of water, before you needed a hydrant!

Have seen the MFB and NSWFB ones - when speaking to the crews they had nothing but praise (execpt for the extra weight and licence upgrade)

Camo · « **Reply #15 on:** October 11, 2006, 03:11:50 PM »

Quote from: RescueHazmat on October 10, 2006, 09:18:02 PM

24P - That was the type of appliance that sprung to mind with the title " Pumper Tanker "..

When you say 24P it makes you think of "wannabe pumper" or "lil Pumper"

RescueHazmat · « **Reply #16 on:** October 11, 2006, 03:19:52 PM »

No, sorry, I was referring to the forum user, 24P - With his picture of the twin axel Scania - Being the Pumper Tanker - which is what springs to mind when I hear "P/Tanker"

Camo · « **Reply #17 on:** October 11, 2006, 03:27:01 PM »

Fair enough. Ill go sit back in the corner

RescueHazmat · « **Reply #18 on:** October 11, 2006, 03:32:12 PM »

No your alrite mate, wonderful world of Forums

TillerMan · « **Reply #19 on:** October 26, 2006, 02:56:46 PM »

MFS could do with some pumper tankers, maybe 3 or 4 at like STN 43, 42, 35, 32 and maybe even 22 or 44.

CFS were looking into them, basically a 34p but on dual rear axle and 6000L of water. Several areas could use these. I don't know what ever happened to the idea.

Mike · « **Reply #20 on:** October 26, 2006, 03:49:06 PM »

So.... a 64P.... Doesnt really roll off the tongue.... by i could get used to it

TillerMan · « **Reply #21 on:** October 26, 2006, 03:53:11 PM »

I don't think they would be on a 4x4, i think they were looking at the Isuzu 1400 the same as lofty tanker so i don't know what they would be called, probably pumper tanker would be easiest and most descriptive.

oz fire · « **Reply #22 on:** November 09, 2006, 02:23:39 PM »

Quote from: TillerMan on October 26, 2006, 03:53:11 PM

I don't think they would be on a 4x4, i think they were looking at the Isuzu 1400 the same as lofty tanker so i don't know what they would be called, probably pumper tanker would be easiest and most descriptive.

Maybe they could put portable pumps on them and make them as rude and agricultural as the lofty tanker

Chirp / Vibrate · « **Reply #23 on:** November 09, 2006, 02:27:27 PM »

Quote from: oz fire on November 09, 2006, 02:23:39 PM

Quote from: TillerMan on October 26, 2006, 03:53:11 PM
I don't think they would be on a 4x4, i think they were looking at the Isuzu 1400 the same as lofty tanker so i don't know what they would be called, probably pumper tanker would be easiest and most descriptive.

Maybe they could put portable pumps on them and make them as rude and agricultural as the lofty tanker

Have you seen Charleston tanker?

Yank out the banjos folks...

Timbo · « **Reply #24 on:** November 10, 2006, 08:42:35 PM »

Oh yeah, what an oldie.
But still better than nothing.
We filled from her today, still does the job, just doesnt look that pretty

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