The Brigade currently has six operational units including one 2006 Nissan Navara Dualcab Utility for Incident Command & Operational Duties, one 2000 4x4 Nissan Patrol Light Appliance, two 2006 Izuzu Medium Appliances and two 1999 Slip-On Units.
The 2006 Dualcab Nissan Navara mobile fire command vehicle which was initially designated Unit 21 has now been assigned as Unit 91. It is a prototype / trial vehicle approved by the Rural Fire Service to be used primarily for the role of Command and Control at incidences (especially I-zone areas).
The unit is to be used as an additional resource on the fireground and will decrease the need to have a fire unit as a Command / Control unit, taking it away from fireground duties. The Dualcab unit is capable of having a slip-on unit on it if required for fireground duties. The Dualcab unit is fitted out with both VHF and UHF radios and can support the set-up of a roadside Incident Management Team (I.M.T.). For more information, Click Here.
The 2000 model 4x4 Nissan Patrol carries 650 litres of water and is known as a light attack vehicle which is now designated Unit 41 (Previously Unit 6).
Our latest appliances are two new medium attack 4X4 Izuzu Trucks designated units 51 & 52 and have a capacity of 2000 litres of water each.
The units original Unit 51 which was replaced in 2006 was a 1996 model 4x4 Mitsubishi Canter. It was a great old work horse which saw many beautiful parts of Australia.
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The brigade also utilises two 1999 slip on units carrying 540 litres of water each. These slip on units are now known as Units 25 and 26.
Additional vehicles have been identified and will be added to the existing units when enough funds are obtained. All units are based at the Ripley Valley RFB Station. The First and some other Officers have two way radios in their private vehicles for communication and quick response to incidences. The Brigade uses alphanumeric pagers as its primary source of notification of fires and other incidences.
To check out the story of our appliance development, please Click Here.
Other vehicles evaluated by the Brigade but were found inadequate include certain brands of ride on mower and also golf carts.
We also request assistance from organisations with bigger toys.
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