Ferntree Gully is fortunate to have a fleet of some of the best modern firefighting appliances available to CFA. Being in such an urban area we rely on having the latest equipped vehicles to cater to the vast range of emergencies in our community.
Ferntree Gully Pumper
Ferntree Gully Pumper is our primary response truck for urban incidents. Equipped for structural firefighting, it has a large pump capable of delivering up to 4000LPM. It carries hose reels, breathing apparatus, ladders, forceable entry gear, a ventilation fan and many other tools.
Specifications
Appliance Class:
Medium Pumper
Cab Chassis:
Scania P310
Production Year:
2017
Drive System:
2WD
Water Capacity:
2500L
Foam Capacity:
50L Class A 300L Class B
Pump Type:
Godiva Prima P1B 4010
Crew Capacity:
5
BA Sets:
4
Ownership:
CFA Supplied
Ferntree Gully Tanker
Ferntree Gully Tanker is our primary bush firefighting truck, hauling a large 4000L water tank. With a rear crew deck and an independant pump, firefighters can operate hoses from the truck’s deck while moving. This truck is also equipped with a front remote-controlled monitor.
Specifications
Appliance Class:
4.4C Heavy Tanker
Cab Chassis:
Iveco Eurocargo
Production Year:
2018
Drive System:
4WD
Water Capacity:
4000L
Foam Capacity:
40L Class A
Pump Type:
GAAM Mk 300D
Crew Capacity:
5
BA Sets:
2
Ownership:
CFA Supplied
Ferntree Gully Slip On
Ferntree Gully Slip On is a 4WD bush firefighting unit with a 400L water tank, pump and hose reel. This appliance is set to be replaced by a new brigade owned ‘Light Tanker’ in late 2023.
Specifications
Appliance Class:
Slip-On
Cab Chassis:
Toyota Landcruiser
Production Year:
2009
Drive System:
4WD
Water Capacity:
400L
Foam Capacity:
20L Class A
Pump Type:
Davey
Crew Capacity:
2
BA Sets:
N/A
Ownership:
Brigade Owned
Ferntree Gully Big Fill
Ferntree Gully Big Fill is a specialised unit. Fitted with a rear pump, it can setup as a water supply and pump water into other trucks on the firegound. This vehicle also functions as a support unit for local callouts.
Specifications
Appliance Class:
BigFill Unit
Cab Chassis:
Ford Ranger
Production Year:
2018
Drive System:
4WD
Water Capacity:
N/A
Foam Capacity:
N/A
Pump Type:
Rosenbauer FOX
Crew Capacity:
4
BA Sets:
N/A
Ownership:
Brigade Owned
‘The Old Girls’
Meet the previous generations of our trucks
Isuzu Medium Pumper⠀⠀⠀2005 – 2018
Hino 2.4C Medium Tanker⠀⠀⠀2015 – 2018
Isuzu Type 3 Pumper⠀⠀⠀1998 – 2005
Iveco 4.4R Heavy Tanker⠀⠀⠀2014 – 2015
Hino Type 2 Pumper⠀⠀⠀1987 – 1998
Isuzu 3.4D Tanker⠀⠀⠀2001 – 2014
International 650 GPM Pumper⠀⠀⠀1972 – 1987
Acco 610A Tanker⠀⠀⠀1983 – 2001
International 450 GPM Pumper⠀⠀⠀1969 – 1972
International C1650 Tanker⠀⠀⠀1968 – 1983
Series 3 Austin Front-Mount Pumper⠀⠀⠀1960 – 1969
GMC 6X6 Tanker Modified⠀⠀⠀1957 – 1968
Ford Front-Mount Pumper⠀⠀⠀1946 – 1956
GMC 6X6 Tanker Original⠀⠀⠀1957 – 1968
Chevrolet Front-Mount Pumper⠀⠀⠀1942 – 1946
Photos with thanks from Tom Stewart from ozemergencyservices.com.au