Fire Engines Photos

Thanks for giving us this information of a most unusual fire fighting department
in a most challenging environment to mine for industrial diamonds.
Bob Graham

Added by Bob Graham on 27 April 2008.

Pavel,

Thanks for posting this lot of the Argyle mining emergency service.
Is the Inter x CFA or so, or new to them? Can you please give me the numberplates of all 3 of the vehicles?

Cheers,
Frank

Added by Fire995 on 27 April 2008.

Bob and Frank thanks for your comments. Frank, the Inter has a Wormald Australia badge on the front so I presume it was manufactured by them. I believe it was purpose-built to Argyle Diamond spec's as they wanted reliable equipment capable of handling an aircraft emergency at their airport, due to the high volumn of passenger traffic with the fly-in/fly-out staffing from Perth. Registration on her is 9AF 972, and on the Merc, 7BR 501. The Isuzu would appear to be a 'Fire & Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia' 3-4 tanker, that is, 3000l's and 4x4 drive. They were an extremely reliable vehicle mainly used for bush fire fighting. Most of these have been replaced now, so I am unaware whether this vehicle was purchased ex FESA. I will email Lincoln who kindly supplied the photos and see if he can clarify for you and also obtain the reg plate. Warm regards, , , ,

Added by Pavel on 28 April 2008.

Thanks a lot mate,

Frank

Added by Fire995 on 28 April 2008.

Just curious how long they keep their appliances, the 2 main pumps are getting on in years, any plans for the future ?

Added by Darren on 31 August 2008.

Darren, check out Picture No's 9507/9508 the latest fire and rescue equipment for Argyle Diamond Mine. I know the pumper has been delivered but uncertain with regard the rescue unit. Will get back to you. I have a photo to post of the pumper and will endeavour to send shortly.

Added by Pavel on 01 September 2008.

Ahhh is that the little Mitsi Canter with that insane cannon on the roof ? We briefly had that at our training centre, its insane to see in action !

Added by Darren on 01 September 2008.

Darren, check out Picture 10554 today, and let me know if that's the one, , , , ??

Added by Pavel - West Aussie on 01 September 2008.

Thats the one

Added by Darren on 02 September 2008.

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