26 September 2023

Emergency Services boosts equipment

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Seven state-of-the-art fire fighting vehicles have been handed over to Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) as part of a $17.5 million project to bolster operational capability across the State.

Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, Craig Crawford said the new Combined Aerial Pump Appliances (CAPAs) formed part of the largest procurement of aerial vehicles QFES had carried out in a single process.

“This procurement highlights our ongoing investment in new vehicles to ensure firefighters can respond to Queensland’s changing needs with modern technology,” Mr Crawford said.

“While previous vehicles have served firefighters well, early feedback for the CAPAs has been extremely positive and will no doubt be an invaluable addition to Queensland.”

He said CAPAs had in excess of 4,000 litres per-minute pumping capability and the manoeuvrability of a standard Type 3 Urban Pumper, meaning they could fulfil multiple roles within the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) fleet.

“With a 32-metre ladder and rescue basket, the CAPAs will also enhance the FRS aerial capability which is crucial considering the increase in medium-density high-rise residential buildings in Queensland,” Mr Crawford said.

“Three Hydraulic Platform Aerial Appliances will also be delivered later this year, supporting firefighters to reach even greater heights of up to 42 metres using a hydraulic boom.”

Commissioner for QFES, Greg Leach said the CAPAs were a step-up from the Telescopic Aerial Appliances (TAPs) currently in use.

“QFES needed functional capability and these vehicles met our requirements best and will replace the ageing TAPs,” Commissioner Leach said.

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