34 Appliance
3000L, 4WD General Purpose Appliance

A 34 appliance (pronounced as 'three - four appliance'), carries around 3000 litres of water and has 4 wheel drive capability.

This is the second most common appliance in the CFS.

A 34 appliance is suitable for all terrain conditions and is suitable for combating rural incidents and Urban responses. It carries a basic set of equipment, with additional specialist equipment being carried, depending upon individual brigade requirements.

Specifications

A 34 will carry a basic set of equipment, which may include:

Additonal equipment may be carried, depending on individual brigade requirements. Equipment carried may include:

  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Haligan tool
  • Hydraulic Road Crash Rescue equipment
  • Hazardous Materials Equipment
  • Ceiling pike
  • Rescue Stretcher
  • Oxygen kit
  • Trauma Teddy
  • Absorbant material (for oil spills etc)
  • Chainsaw
  • Generator
  • Additional lighting
  • Salvage sheet
  • Positive Pressure Ventilation fan
  • GPS

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.

This Information was provided by the
SACFS Promotions Unit
http://www.fire-brigade.asn.au