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Showing posts with label Rescue Tender (RT). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rescue Tender (RT). Show all posts

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Bedford TK / Carmichael CV.3



Brunei Fire and Rescue Department (BFRD) 1981 Bedford TK with Carmichael bodyworks Canteen Vehicle no.3 (CV3). Before being converted into Canteen Vehicle this appliance formerly used as a combined Breathing Apparatus Tender (BAT) / Rescue Tender no.3 (RT3). Based at Berakas from since it is used in 1981. During its operational years this appliances used to respond to incidents which require the usage of B.A. sets for prolonged operation, marine rescue as well as temporary command post. Now it served as equipment carrier cum canteen vehicle.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Mitsubishi Pajero Command Car (CC) ex-RT4


Brunei Fire and Rescue Department (BFRD) Mitsubishi Pajero Command Car (CC) used from 1990. This is the former Rescue Squad Rescue Tender no.4 (RT4).Currently this appliance is used by the Berakas Fire and Rescue Station and also the Women Operations Unit (OPW) for Rapid Response to calls at areas where major appliance can't get access and also used by the OPW to transport drinks and foods supply to operations areas which require prolonged presence.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Mitsubishi Canter Rescue Tender no.1 (RT1)

The Rescue Tender with fully extended spotlight and folding awning.

The Hi-Ab mechanical crane at the rear of the rescue tender

Acquired in 2007. This Mitsubishi Canter Rescue Tender no.1 (RT1) is operated by BFRD Special Squad based in Berakas Fire and Rescue Station. This appliance is much better than the 1980s Reynolds Boughton/McAlister RT. It is equipped with latest equipment which the older RTs didn't such as rear mechanical crane, two folding awnings above the bodywork, folding/extendible spotlight, spacious crew cabin and lockers plus its size which enable it to gain access at rural areas and narrow streets.