Winmalee Pumper (Temporary)

This is a NSW Rural Fire Service Category 11 Pumper is a 4WD urban/rural pumper designed primarily for structural firefighting in villages, small towns, and the urban–bush interface.

Its call sign is "Winmalee Pumper".

It is an Isuzu Automatic chassis.

Specifications

Feature Specification
Chassis Isuzu
Crew 6 firefighters
Water tank 2,000 litres
Pump Approx. 2,000 L/min centrifugal fire pump
Drive Full-time or selectable 4WD
Breathing Apparatus 4 SCBA sets
Transmission Automatic

Emergency Vehicle

Equipment typically carried

  • Structural firefighting hose reels
  • 38 mm, 65 mm and large-diameter hose
  • Portable pump
  • Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fan
  • Thermal imaging camera
  • Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
  • Ladders
  • Hydraulic rescue equipment (brigade dependent)
  • Chainsaw and forcible-entry tools
  • Medical kit
  • Scene Lighting equipment

Primary roles

The Isuzu Category 11 is designed to respond to:

  • House and structure fires
  • Commercial building fires
  • Vehicle fires
  • Bushfire property protection
  • Grass and scrub fires
  • Hazmat support
  • Road crash support
  • Urban–rural interface incidents

Dimensions (typical)

  • Length: approximately 8.0–8.3 m
  • Width: approximately 2.5 m
  • Height: approximately 3.2 m
  • Gross Vehicle Mass: around 14–16 tonnes depending on build