Mernda Vehicles

Mernda Pumper

Mernda Tanker 1
The Pumper is the primary appliance responded to structure fires, motor vehicle incidents, rescues and other incidents due to its pumping capacity and equipment on board.

Vehicle Type: Medium Pumper
  • Vehicle Model: 2017 Scania P310 4 x 2
  • Water capacity = 2500L
  • Pump =  Godiva Prima P1 Single Stage
  • Pump capacity = 4000 L/min at 1000kPa
  • Specialised equipment: 
  • 4 Breathing Apparatus Sets and Chemical Splash suits.
  • Class A (50L) and Class B (300L) foam concentrate is carried on this appliance.
  • Hydraulic spreaders, demo saw, chemical absorbent.

Mernda Tanker

Mernda Tanker 2
  • The tanker is the primary appliance responded to grass, scrub and forest fires because of it’s 4x4 capacity. It supports the Pumper to all other emergencies with Mernda.

  • Vehicle Type: 3.4D Tanker.
  • Vehicle Model: 2003 Isuzu 4 x 4
  • Water capacity = 3000L
  • Pump =  GAAM Mk 325
  • Pump capacity = 900L/min at 700kPa
  • Specialised equipment:
  • 2 Breathing Apparatus Sets and Chemical Splash suits.
  • Class A foam is carried on this appliance. 

Mernda Rehabilitation Unit

Mernda Car
  • This vehicle is a new addition to the brigade and has been busy since coming online, responding to structure fires, grass and scrub fires and incidents.

  • Vehicle Type: Rehabilitation Unit
  • Vehicle Model: 2016 Mitsubishi Fuso 515 Canter
  • Specialised equipment:
  • 2 x 2 kVA generators
  • Floodlights
  • Marquees
    6 x Forearm Kooler Chairs
    Drinking water and electrolyte replacement drinks
    Health Monitoring Equipment
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Mernda FCV

Mernda Car
  • This vehicle is used as a command and control platform at incidents or as crew and equipment transport.

  • Vehicle Type: Forward Control Vehicle (FCV)
  • Vehicle Model: V8 70 Series Toyota Landcruiser
  • Specialised equipment:
  • 4x4
  • ​2 x CFA Mobile Radios
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Previous vehicles of Mernda Fire Brigade
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25.2 Tanker

Mernda Tanker 1
This appliance served the brigade from 2010 to 2018. It was replaced with the Medium Pumper due to urban growth in Mernda and surrounding suburbs.

Vehicle Type: 25.2D Tanker
  • Vehicle Model: 1997 Hino 4 x 2
  • Water capacity = 2500L
  • Pump =  GAAM Mk 150
  • Pump capacity = 450L/min at 700kPa
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2.2 Tanker

Mernda Tanker 1
This appliance served the brigade from 1988 to 2010. It was replaced with the 25.2 Tanker.

Vehicle Type: 2.2D Tanker
  • Vehicle Model: Isuzu 4 x 2

2.4 Tanker

Mernda Tanker 1
This appliance served the brigade from 2010 to 2012. It was replaced with the 3.4D Tanker.

Vehicle Type: 2.4D Tanker
  • Vehicle Model: Isuzu 4 x 4