New Bushfire Tanker for the Blue Mountains - Blackheath
Published: 04 Jun 2024 12:32pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has boosted its fleet of fire engines in the Blue Mountains with the arrival of a new bushfire tanker at Blackheath.
The Class 1 tanker is valued at $450,000 and is the latest of 34 new appliances funded by the NSW Government after the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires.
The four-wheel drive Isuzu is an off-road vehicle that can carry more water than typical fire engines.
One of its most impressive features is its ‘Halo’ cabin protection system that sprays an apron of water over the cab to safeguard the crew in the event of a flash-over situation.
“The truck is also fitted with a fire nozzle allowing the crew to sit in the protection of the cabin and use a remote control to direct water onto fires,” FRNSW Acting Area Commander, Andrew Shurety, said.
“This state-of-the-art tanker has been built with firefighter safety in mind,” Acting Chief Superintendent Shurety said.
Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib, said the government investment in the new fleet of FRNSW tankers is providing an added layer of bushfire protection across the state.
“The strategic positioning of these modern appliances at regional centres throughout NSW means communities should rest a little easier next time there’s a bushfire in their area."
Updated: 04 Jun 2024 12:37pm
Details about this incident may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
For all life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)
For flood information, warnings or requests for non-life threatening assistance, call the SES on 132 500 or visit the NSW State Emergency Service website here. [external link].
For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. [external link]
Stations nearby
223-225 Great Western Highway, Blackheath NSW 2785
31-33 Montgomery Street, Mount Victoria NSW 2786
14 Cascade Street, Katoomba NSW 2780