Volkswagen LT31D / Mc Alister Emergency Tender no.1 (ET1)

Photo courtesy of Brunei FRD archive.

Brunei Fire Brigade 1987 Volkswagen LT31D with McAlister bodyworks Emergency Tender no.1 (ET1). This appliance was operated by the Brunei Fire Brigade RESCUE unit. This appliance carry standard emergency ambulance equipment for pre-hospital care and rescue equipments such as hydraulic cutting and spreading tool. This appliance was later repainted red with the yellow and blue striping and had served Berakas Fire Station (RESCUE), Sg.Kebun, Jerudong, Bangar, Belait and Seria. This appliance had been sold to public in an auction in 2008.

1960s-1970s Morris LD Emergency Tender (ET)

Photo courtesy of Brunei Fire and Rescue Department Archive

1960s-1970s Morris LD Emergency Tender (ET). This appliance is the pioneer of the ET usage in the Brunei FRD fleet. It carry basic rescue equipment at that time such as hacksaws, crowbars and manual rescue equipment. This appliance was stationed at the Brunei Town Fire Station (now Yayasan Parking Lot) until the end of its service.

Mercedes/SK Fire Emergency Tender no.9 (ET9)

Brunei Fire and Rescue Department (BFRD) Mercedes with SK Fire bodyworks Emergency Tender no.9 (ET9). This appliance currently based at Tutong Fire and Rescue Station. It carries equipment for road traffic accident (RTA), BA sets and pre-hospital care equipment.

2007 Mitsubishi Canter / Fabristeel ET.3

2007 Mitsubishi Canter with Fabristeel Emergency Tender no.3 (ET3) is the only emergency tender stationed at Sg.Kebun Fire and Rescue Station. This appliance provide rescue equipment, pre hospital care equipment, lighting and other general rescue equipment. This appliance also had a stretcher bay for stretcher. This appliance can also be an emergency ambulance if needed.

Mercedes Sprinter/Fabristeel Emergency Tender no.4 (ET4)

Brunei Fire and Rescue Department (BFRD) Mercedes Sprinter with Fabristeel FSV bodyworks Emergency Tender no.4 (ET4). This appliance currently stationed at Seria Fire Station as the station main rescue appliance since 1998. This appliance carry rescue equipment, BA sets and basic medical equipment. For emergency ambulance role this appliance also equipped with a stretcher bay for casualty transport duties.

Mercedes Benz 508D/SK Fire Emergency Tender no.8 (ET8)

Brunei Fire and Rescue Department (BFRD) 1993 Mercedes 508D with SK Fire bodyworks Emergency Tender no.8 (ET8). Currently this appliance stationed at Kuala Belait Fire and Rescue Station. This appliance used to served the Jerudong Fire and Rescue Station before being replace by the Accident Unit no.4 (AU4). This appliance carry rescue tools (including the Hydraulic Rescue Tools) and there are also a stretcher bay which will be used in case the appliance is requested to transport casualty to hospital.

Mercedes Sprinter / Fabristeel Emergency Tender no.5 (ET5)

The appliance in its new livery

Front right side view

Rear right side view

Brunei Fire and Rescue Department (BFRD) Mercedes Sprinter with Fabristeel FSV bodyworks is the first strike rescue appliance. This ambulance looking appliance had a stretcher bay and carry breathing apparatus and rescue tools including the hydraulic "Jaws Of Life" tools and basic medical equipment. This appliance can be an emergency ambulance when needed.

Belait Helipad Standby 2008

Some of the appliances on standby

This year Belait Helipad standby fleet consist of:

1. Mercedes Ecoliner/SK Fire Rapid Intervention Vehicle no.1 from Jerudong 2 Fire and Rescue Station
2. Mercedes Ecoliner/Ziegler Runway Rescue Vehicle (RRV) F13 from Brunei Shell Petroleum Fire Brigade
3. Mitsubishi Pajero FOX 15 Command Car from Brunei Shell Petroleum Fire Brigade
4. Mercedes/SK Fire Emergency Tender no.8 from Seria Fire and Rescue Station
5. Mitsubishi FP/Fabristeel Water Tanker no.3 from Seria Fire and Rescue Station
6. Mitsubishi Canter/Fabristeel Emergency Tender no.6 from Sg.Liang Fire and Rescue Station.
   

*However due to security reason the police personnel at the helipad didn't allow photographer to shoot photos at the helipad.

2007 Mitsubishi Canter/Fabristeel Emergency Tender no.6 (ET6)

ET6 Cabin

ET Stretcher Port

Rear Passenger (casualty accompany) seat; also seen two BFRD Cromwell helmets and their turnout clothing

Mitsubishi Canter/Fabristeel ET6 of Sg.Liang FRS

Brunei Fire and Rescue Department (BFRD) Mitsubishi Canter with Fabristeel FSV, Singapore bodyworks Emergency Tender no.6 (ET6). This appliance will respond to both rescue or firefighting call. It carries various equipment from Holmatro hydraulic rescue tools, SCBAs, lighting equipment to other cutting and rescue tools. This new ET is fitted with a hand washing sink (at the stretcher bay) compared to the old ETs which didn't owns one. At the stretcher bay, there are a chair which is used by the crew to accompany casualty at the stretcher bay. Currently this appliance is stationed at Sg.Liang fire station.