The Light Tanker plays an important part in the Fire Services of Western Australia.
This vehicle is an appliance designed and built to withstand the harshest conditions, yet still provide firefighters the ability to transverse difficult terrains and operate tight spaces where larger 4×4 appliances are unable to reach. Whilst only holding 500 Liters of water, the Light Tanker is still an important resource in remote/rural and Urban environments.
Equipped with the latest crew protection capabilities, crew welfare, and ergonomic stowage solutions whilst still maintaining its simplistic operational approach. In operation, it is known as Gosnells LT1 (Light Water Tanker).
It is a versatile fire appliance with the capability of being used in incidents involving wildfires, structural fires, flammable liquid fires and for transferring foam concentrate.
Description
Based on a Toyota Landcruiser four-wheel drive (4 x 4) cab chassis powered by a turbo-charged 4.5L diesel engine.
Bodywork and ancillary equipment constructed by Frontline Fire Rescue Equipment, this appliance was commissioned in October 2021.
Vehicle Specifications
| Height | 2.1 metres (to top of lights) |
| Width | 2.25 metres |
| Length | 5.32 metres |
| Weight | 3.78 tonnes GVM Upgraded to 4.2 Tonnes) |
| Engine | 4.5 Litre Turbo Diesel |
| Fuel | 90 Litres Diesel |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual |
| Turning Circle | 14.4 metres |
| Electrical | 12-volt negative to earth |
| Pump | GAAM Mark70 powered by HATZ 1B50 Air Cooled Diesel Engine – 550 L/min @ 5 bar |
| Water Capacity | 500 Litres. |
| Foam Capacity | 20 Litres of BFFF (Bush Fire Fighting Foam) or AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) – Seasonal |
| Hose Reel | 30 metres by 19mm high pressure hose, Protec 360 Branch; |
| Seating Capacity | Two |
The Light Tanker plays an important part in the Fire Services of Western Australia.
The Light Tanker plays an important part in the Fire Services of Western Australia. In operation, it is known as Gosnells LT2 (Light Water Tanker).
It is a versatile fire appliance, having the capability of being used in incidents involving wildfires, structural fires, flammable liquid fires and for transferring foam concentrate.
It is capable of negotiating most situations likely to be encountered in both metropolitan and rural areas.
Description
Based on a Toyota Landcruiser Four wheel drive (4 x 4) cab chassis powered by a 4.5 Litre turbocharged V8 diesel engine.
Bodywork and ancillary equipment constructed by Technifire 2000, Fire Fighting Vehicle Manufacturers
Vehicle Specifications
| Height | 2.26 metres |
| Width | 2.25 metres (mirror to mirror) |
| Length | 5.4 metres |
| Weight | 3.6 tonnes |
| Engine | 4.5 Litre turbocharged V8 Diesel |
| Fuel | 90 litres Diesel |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual |
| Steering | Recirculating ball with integral power assistance |
| Electrical | 12-volt negative to earth |
| Pump | GAAM MK70 pump powered by HATZ 1B50 Diesel motor, with a pumping capacity of up to 450 litres per minute. |
| Water Capacity | 550 Litres. Lasts for between 5 & 15 minutes, dependant on use. Low water alarm activates at 130 litre level. |
| Foam Capacity | 20 Litres of BFFF (Bush Fire Fighting Foam) |
| Hose Reel | 30 metres by 19mm high pressure hose, Protec 360 Branch; |
| Seating Capacity | Two |
The 3.4 Urban Tanker plays an important part in the Fire Services of Western Australia. In operation, it is known as Gosnells 3.4U.
Its name comes from the fact that it carries approximately 3000 litres of water and is a four-wheel drive, hence 3.4.
It is a versatile fire appliance, having the capability of being used in incidents involving wildfires, structural fires, flammable liquid fires and for transferring foam concentrate.
It is capable of negotiating most situations likely to be encountered in both metropolitan and rural areas.
Description
Based on an Isuzu FTS800 four-wheel drive (4 x 4) cab chassis powered by a six-cylinder diesel engine.
Bodywork and ancillary equipment constructed by Frontline Fire & Rescue Appliances.
Vehicle Specifications
| Height | 3.3 metres (to top of lights) |
| Width | 2.9 metres |
| Length | 8.1 metres |
| Weight | 13.9 tonnes (GVM) |
| Engine | 6 Cylinder Diesel |
| Fuel | 200 litres Diesel |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual |
| Steering | Power assisted |
| Electrical | 24-volt negative to earth |
| Pump | Waterous CLVK capable of pumping 1800 litres per minute. Auxiliary Pump – 9HP Vanguard Fire Pump |
| Water Capacity | 3,000 Litres |
| Foam Capacity | 60 Litres of Class `A’ BFFF (Bush Fire Fighting Foam) |
| Hose Reel | 30 metres by 19mm high pressure hose, Viper/TOHL Branch; |
| 50 metres by 25mm high pressure hose, Protec 360 Branch | |
| Seating Capacity | Six, normally operated by a minimum crew of three |
The 12.2 or Bulk Water Tanker plays an important support role in the Fire Services of Western Australia. In operation, it is known as Gosnells 12.2 (Tanker).
It is primarily used to supply water for other appliances during incidents but is also used extensively to support the use of water bombing helicopters at incidents as it carries a portable water dam (Collar Tank) that helicopters can fill from.
Nicknamed “Roger” this appliance was dedicated in memory of the late Roger Weston, first life member of the Brigade on Saturday 24 November 2013.
Vehicle Specifications
| Height | 3.05 metres |
| Width | 2.8 metres |
| Length | 8.3 metres |
| Weight | 23 tonnes |
| Crew | 2 persons |
| Engine | 7.7 Litre Six Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel |
| Gearbox | Allison 6 speed Automatic |
| Fuel | 200 litres Diesel |
| Turning Circle | 17.25 metres |
| Electrical | 24-volt negative to earth |
| Pump | Waterous CLVK Pump (Hydraulic) 1800 litres per minute |
| Side Lift | Tieman 500kg hydraulic lift platform |
| Auxiliary Pump | GAAM Mk4 pump |
| Specialist Equipment | 7500 litre portable water dam, used for filling helicopters and for water storage at isolated incidents |
Carried on board the 12.2 Bulk Water Tanker, the 7,500 litre Collar Tank is primarily used for refilling Helitack water bombing helicopters.
When coupled with the portable pump it can also provide a static water supply to refill fire appliances whilst the 12.2 appliance leaves the incident to obtain more water.
The Gosnells Fire Support Vehicle (or FSV) is a Ford Ranger dual cab 4×4, fitted with upgraded suspension, bullbar, towbar, radios, lights and sirens.
Ineligible for Emergency Services Levy (ESL) funding, the FSV was purchased in 2019, through a partnership between the Brigade and the City of Gosnells.
Primarily used by the Brigade Captain and Deputy Chief in the performance of their roles at emergency operations, the FSV transports essential equipment and crews to incidents, training and other Brigade activities.
The Gosnells Chief vehicle is used by the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer in day-to-day operations and at emergency incidents.
The Ford Ranger dual cab 4×4 is equipped with a bulbar, towbar, radios, lights/sirens and recovery equipment (inc winch).
In addition to routine response to incidents, it is also used to transport crews to and from both emergency incidents and brigade activities such as training.
The Chief's vehicle is fully funded by the City of Gosnells (not through the Emergency Services Levy).
The Welfare trailer provides welfare for the volunteers when conducting hazard reduction burns or community events.
While, in essence, the Welfare trailer is a mobile barbecue facility, it also enables crews to transport refreshments, tables, chairs and shade to provide welfare for the volunteers when conducting hazard reduction burns or community events.
The City of Gosnells Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is home to both the Bush Fire Brigade and the Gosnells State Emergency Service.
In addition to housing all our appliances the EOC provides facilities including:
- Light and Heavy Storage
- Offices
- Communications & Operations Rooms
- Training Rooms
- Kitchen
- Ablutions
- Recreation Areas
- Parking