12 Appliance
1000L, 2WD General Purpose Appliance

A 12 appliance (pronounced as 'one - two appliance') carries approximately 1000 litres of water and is a two wheel drive vehicle.

There is only one of these 12 appliances left in service in the CFS, which is a twin cab vehicle. The 12 appliances have been replaced by more adaptive 4WD versions as they are phased out of service.

A 12 appliance can be used in flat to undulating terrain, for combating grass & scrub fires, car fires, and other types of incidents, although it is well suited to urban type tasks. It is a generally a quick attack vehicle.

Specifications

A 12 appliance carries a basic set of firefighting equipment, which can include:

• Rubber Hose (Hose Reel)
• 25mm layflat hose
• 64 mm filler length
• 38 mm hose
• 64 mm hose
• Suction hose
• First Aid kit
• Assorted branches
• Assorted extinguishers
• GRN radio
• GRN hand held radio
• VHF and /or UHF handhelds
• Ropes
• Foam
• Firelighters
• Tool kit
• Safety vests
• Traffic Cones

Other Equipment may be added, depending upon the brigades needs. Additional equipment may include:

• Breathing Apparatus
• Rescue Stretcher
• Extra lighting
• Generator
• Chainsaw
• Halligan tool
• Ceiling pike
• Trauma teddy

Please Note: The above information is provided as an example of a typical appliance of this type. Actual equipment and configuration of appliances may vary to suit requirements of the station to which it belongs.