South Australian Country Fire Service Promotions UnitRaising awareness of the roles, training and activities of 15,500 CFS Volunteers state-wide
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South Australian Country Fire Service Promotions Unit Raising awareness of the roles, training and activities of 15,500 CFS Volunteers state-wide http://www.fire-brigade.asn.au |
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Sunday, February 05, 2012 2:59:05 AM
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22 Appliance
A 22 appliance (pronounced as 'two - two appliance') carries approximately 2000 litres of water and is a two wheel drive vehicle. As with 12 appliances, there are only a handful of these 22 appliances left in the CFS. They are gradually being phased out of service in preference for appliances with 4WD capability A 22 appliance is suitable for flat or undulating terrain conditions and is suitable for combating grass, scrub and bushfires. A 22 appliance is also used in urban environments, as well as being used at hazardous materials spills and Road Crashes Specifications All 22 appliances carry a basic set of firefighting equipment, which may include:
Other equipment may be carried on a 22 appliance, depending on individual brigade requirements:
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.
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This Information was provided by the SACFS Promotions Unit http://www.fire-brigade.asn.au |
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