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16 Appliance
1000L, 6WD Fire Appliance

Tulka 16 appliance Ngarkat 16 appliance

A 16 appliance carries approximately 1000 litres of water, and is a 6 wheel drive capable vehicle.

A 16 appliance is generally suited for all terrain combating grass, scrub and bushfires.

All 16 appliances carry equipment for combating rural fires, with some having capabilities of providing a Compressed Air / Foam (CAFS) mix to extend its water capabilities.

Specifications

Each 16 appliance carries a basic set of equipment, which can include:

Additional equipment may be carried on the 16 appliance, depending on the brigade requirements. This equipment may include:

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.