Jordan Doherty
Forty-eight heavy tankers being built in Sunshine North will be rolled out across the state to boost the CFA’s fleet.
The tankers are built at R.A Bell & Co. Construction started in September 2021 and the final vehicle is expected to be completed in September.
CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said the tankers are a vital part of CFA’s fleet.
“These new tankers are state-of-the-art firefighting vehicles,” he said.
“The heavy tankers feature a 15-tonne crew-cab chassis with a 4000-litre water tank, while their 4×4 capability and automatic transmission will help crews access fires in difficult terrain.
“They also include features such as electronic monitors and electric rewind hose reels, as well as using a higher percentage of recyclable build materials.”
