Scania Australia has delivered the first of two Scania firefighting solutions for the oil and gas industries in Queensland.
The two Scania P 500 XT 4×4 firefighting appliances have bodies built by Frontline Fire and Rescue in Western Australia, with the first truck delivered to an emergency response team at the premises of one of Fire and Safety Australia’s clients in Queensland.
Prior to deployment to Queensland, the appliance was ‘road’ tested at the Fire and Safety Australia Perth Live Fire Training Academy, where it passed its test with flying colours. The appliance carries 3000-litres of water, 200-litres of B-class foam and is equipped with a two-stage 2000-l/m pump and a 2000-l/m in-cab remote control roof mounted monitor.
Fire and Safety Australia CEO Steve McLeod says the new Scania is the perfect appliance for remote contracted emergency response services protecting Australia’s mining, oil and gas industries.
“This appliance features the latest modern design and high levels of crew safety. We’re excited to get this into the hands of our emergency services officers on-site so they can deliver contracted emergency response services in remote regions of Australia,” McLeod says.
“Fire and Safety Australia is constantly working to raise the standard of emergency response services for our clients. This is the first of two new Scania 4×4 Fire Appliances. Built in Perth at Frontline Fire and Rescue, they will raise the bar for safety, preparedness and firefighting capability across the board.”
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Scania Australia director of truck sales Benjamin Nye says Scania is looking forward to providing to firefighting services across Australia into the future.
“Scania is a key partner to firefighting services across Australia with more than 700 appliances in action daily, providing reliable and safe transport for live-saving crews,” Nye says.
“Our expertise in providing the correct and exact configuration of base vehicle for emergency services and their preferred bodybuilders across Australia, means we can deliver a tailored solution for every task.”
The FSA Scania is equipped with a 500 hp six-cylinder 13-litre engine that can rush from 0-80 km/h in under 25 seconds, providing rapid deployment to the fire front in great safety, thanks to the all-steel CrewCab that exceeds European and Swedish crash test standards. The Waterous CLVT Engine driven pump, rated at 2000-l/m at 1000 Kpa, allows for both stationary and pump-and-roll operations, enabling efficient firefighting from multiple positions.
The Scania CrewCab body can accommodate a crew of five, with dedicated lockers for extrication tools, technical rescue equipment, first aid and hazmat supplies. The appliance also features Vehicle Rollover Protection (ROPS), self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) storage in the rear cabin seats, and a quick stow ladder gantry to ensure crew members are always prepared for action.
The new Scania appliances also meet the stringent Safer Together standards for the oil and gas industry. The integration of large-volume water delivery and foam application will also aid in asset protection, especially when isolating gas supplies and valves during an emergency.
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