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Written by Captain
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Monday, 18 January 2010 11:43 |
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On Thursday 14th January 2010 Engadine Rural Fire Brigade took delivery of a brand new Category 1 Fire Tanker. The vehicle is a 2009 model 800 series Isuzu with 4WD capability and turbo charged. It carries 3450lts of water and a crew of 6 personnel. It has both Bushfire and structural firefighting capabilities. The vevicle has been fitted with LED warining lights to give the vehicle better visibility when responding to incidents. All of the lockers are fitted with LED lighting to reduce the amount of power required to light the tanker at ninght time.
A newly designed cabin and pump protection system is also fitted, as wellthe pump can mix additives to assist with fire suppression when required. It is equpped with Compressed Breathing Apparatus and all tools for structural work.
The vehicle replaces a 2003 750 series Isuzu which will be sold to a District in New South Wales. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 18 January 2010 12:09 |
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Londonderry Deployment 17 December |
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Written by Furio Micheli
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Saturday, 19 December 2009 14:51 |
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On Thursday 17 December, one of the hottest days so far, and a day of Total Fire Ban, Engadine brigade was paged to assist with a major fire emergency at Londonderry in Sydney's north west. Engadine 1B responded with a crew of four. En route large columns of thick black smoke could be seen rising in the distance. Upon arrival in the fire zone it was apparent that numerous fire fronts were active in various locations, posing a threat to property and livestock. Engadine 1B was directed to a street where a fire front was due to impact and was instructed to conduct a back burning operation along the length of the street so as to minimize the ferocity of the fire front once it approached. With the assistance of other brigades from the Shire and the Blue Mountains this was sucessfuly conducted and the task was then to prevent spot fires breaking out in the unburnt section of the street and close to houses. Numerous spot fires did occur but these were quickly extinguished. The unit was then tasked to carry out property protection at the rear of another property where a different fire front was approaching. Numerous helicopters were already engaged in dropping large amounts of water on to the fire and managed to contain it. The crew of 1B then set about to completely put out the fire and render the area safe. The task completed the crew then proceeded to Londonderry RFS station for a well earned meal before returning home. |
 The NSWRFS in conjunction with the Sutherland Shire Council have installed new Fire Danger Signs around the shire. For full story click here
The Fire Danger Rating warns of the level of bush fire threat on any given day, based on the forecast weather conditions. It is an early indicator of the potential danger, should a bush fire start.
When a Fire Danger Rating is advised, you need to take it seriously and be prepared to act.
New Fire Danger Rating system
A new Fire Danger Rating system has been introduced, with a new top level category - Catastrophic (Code Red).
The Catastrophic (Code Red) level indicates that if there is a forecast of Catastrophic conditions, there is a very real likelihood of major loss of life and property.
For full details on the Rating system go to the Emergency Management Website for full details
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