New 34P

[Zippy]

Gungellan?  :P

Seaford of course :P

[mack]

im thinking bill must mean Goolwa..... but thats more than an hour away.

cos its only them and Aldinga Beach that really make any sense that far south, but Aldinga have three apps...


One at MorphettVale would be good....

[bittenyakka]

I think Goolwa is close enough to an hour away to guess it's the one.

[Alan (Big Al)]

Havent heard anything it would be nice but i'll believe it when i see it

[pumprescue]

I reckon Pt Elliot, so it to can sit in the shed and collect dust, after all the captain's ute seems good enough for 99% of the calls  :-D

Seriously though, I would think Aldinga, rather than Seaford, would be in line for a Type 2, they are the up and coming suburb that has no real urban appliances.

[5271rescue]

We will just have to wait and see what name is on it when it gets out the door....

[calspec]

Of course, hadn't thought that far south.  A pump in the Mundoo group would make sense with all the development down there.  At least they have got a BRT close though.  :evil:

[SA Firey]

Does that mean I have to take another photo of Al in the truck :-P

[Alan (Big Al)]

close is 20 mins away though :|

What do you mean another jeff have you been stalking me :-P :lol:

[fireblade]

Tea Tree Gully are due to receive a new 34P soon but due to the height of the appliance the roof has to be raised on the engine bay. Currently there is a Command car, 14 CAFS (new), 14 pump/rescue, 24 rural and 34 RFW PTO pump. Once new 34P arrives fleet will be 34p, 24, 14 rural CAFS and Command car.

Be interesting to hear from brigades that get a 34P and what teething issues that they are experiencing. As there has been hold ups from the manufacturer with a couple of cheap dodgy fittings failing!

[Zippy]

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[car31]

Fireblade, do you know what will be happening with the 14 pump/rescue?

[fireblade]

GD seriously don't worry about where that appliance goes it was rather heavy with the PTO pump BA/rescue gear on it so it became just a rescue. Its non turbo so as quick as a diesel Gemini! I think it was built when CFS was trying that whole mini-pumper thing as you saw a few around and anyone that tells you a 1-2 or a 1-4 pumper is a good idea has rocks in their heads.

As a truck that size is only really a big Ute. 1-4's should only be kept as a small rural appliance cause of the ability to access small fire tracks if needed. That's just my opinion due to seeing red scania's disappear from you up the road as you follow them to a job, little bit embarrassing  :oops:

[Zippy]

Yeah...34 Pumpers are the Urban/Rural Pumpers...14's are certainly betta when lightly loaded ;)

Turbo's would be excellent :)

[24P]

Fireblade, do you know what will be happening with the 14 pump/rescue?

Wasnt the back going to be ripped off and the cab-chassis used for air-ops?

[fireblade]

Heard that but you never know what Corporate CFS is going to do till an Appliance rocks up somewhere with a name on the side!

[car31]

back on the topic of the 34P,does anyone know what is the current status of Dalkeith's 34P is, anyone know when they will finally get this appliance?

[Zippy]

Would be a pretty good guess for over the next few weeks :)

Ive been told we may have to store some of our Hazmat gear off the appliance due to not as much locker space on the drivers side.  But its not as if all of it is required all the time...24P had a great deal of space..but the 34P will do a great job as a more 'pumper' orientated appliance.

[car31]

Will be interesting to see how often the monitor on the front of Dalkeith's appliance gets used   :?

[Zippy]

wingfield dump hehe....probably the best tool for a fire there

[Alan (Big Al)]

Would be a pretty good guess for over the next few weeks :)

Ive been told we may have to store some of our Hazmat gear off the appliance due to not as much locker space on the drivers side.  But its not as if all of it is required all the time...24P had a great deal of space..but the 34P will do a great job as a more 'pumper' orientated appliance.

What do you mean a more "pumper" orientated appliance??? The 24P and 34P run basically the same pump and motor!!!! Wouldn't be all that much different

[Zippy]

well pumpers deal with structure fires more often dont they...having 3000L of BACKUP water is certainly better then 2000L aint it...And isnt the pump on the 34P of betta pressure and volume?

[Alan (Big Al)]

Am pretty sure it's still single stage 1900lpm @ 1000kpa same as 24P's

[TillerMan]

The pumps and pump setup are exactly the same but your right they are more pumper orientated now with the better BA setup, roller lockers, 100mm suction hose etc.

[24P]

back on the topic of the 34P,does anyone know what is the current status of Dalkeith's 34P is, anyone know when they will finally get this appliance?

Saw it today heading south on South Rd at Torrensville, so obviously still not in service?