RFSQ Bushfire Heavy Attack Prototype

RFBAQ initiative and design, QFD procurement and production.
Incorporating the crew safety learnings from the Innovation Platform and the FusionCruiser, this 4-seat, four-wheel drive, 3,600L Bushfire Heavy Attack was designed to compliment the Town Heavy Attacks that were donated by the RFBAQ to both Birdsville and Burketown Rural Fire Brigades.

[@owenroper-iw1jt]

Good truck. I would be happy to use it. I hope the innovation continues to move throughout all services.

[@robc.5745]

Nice rig.

[@LordKivuli]

the last 7 firefighters who died in bush fires in Australia died from falling objects. Where is the Falling Object Protection System that will prevent the cab from being crushed? Bear in mind FOPS on fire trucks has been available in Australia since 2005.

[@berniemartin6152]

That's more to do with expierience of the operator

[@coreydark8795]

FOPs isn't needed also means less water....

[@Hick25]

how many of the 7 have been in vehicles vs on foot?

[@bentheguru4986]

As mentioned, those deaths have little to do with the need for FOPS. Without kicking off a huge, insenitive argument, FMS training used to include identifying dangerous trees as well as stay away from large trees either burnt, on fire of heat stressed. Training over the years has gone to the dogs and many brigades suffer from poor training and support.

[@floydminch8357]

Seen the findings No preventative measures known in modern fire fighting truck's could have saved them sadly(30 to 40 tones can't be stopped), but we should always try to make as strong as possible trucks, but then we must carry less water 💧 when im fighting fire i want lots of water and a safe and slow driver

[@deangordon6444]

This is a great truck. They might consider developing a dedicated tanker to follow each truck through the bush.

[@owenroper-iw1jt]

Have a look at the cfa ultra heavy.

[@BobTyler-di4wp]

Great looking truck... well done Queensland! Similar to CFA's heavy tankers which are also great trucks to use.

[@NotEthanNorbury]

Would have said CFS more then CFA

[@dhbc1908]

Neither the CFA or CFS used such a pitifully small pump.

[@AppalachianPatriot]

The United States should be using some of these features but continue to endanger workers by not providing for our safety.

[@bentheguru4986]

For years, I have been pretty critical over the crapiness of appliances here in QLD but I must say, this truck has finally hit a point of being much better designed. The only thing leaving me lacking is the choice of small GAAM 125 and motor. The idea of a town truck and a bush truck helps with options for brigades. The biggest hurdle is many brigades are told what they are going to get without options, I have sat there in so many meetings where AD's and the RM flat-out refused anything but bloody Danger Rangers.

[@Gugernoot]

I think the use of an automatic transmission is a bad idea for standard fitment as they require extra cooling that may not be available because of a fire present a couple of metres away. Bad enough that we once had a electrically controlled transfer case go all neutrals and the truck get caught in a burn over.

[@davidwarren4569]

Yes. Those AWD auto transmissions are a real problem. The transfer box for 4wd only have about 1.5 litres and 3 have failed here in nsw RFS at a cost of $70000 each.

[@wcresponder]

How much Ballpark?
Very nice piece of kit.

[@electrolysisenhancer1858]

RFS needs to implement the new UHP systems. Turns your 500 gal into a 1500 gal.

[@berniemartin6152]

Wow pretty much fit for purpose when do we get one.

[@user-rh9mh5kh3p]

U Need a winch to move stuff

[@tritonjackmam5.681]

$350 thousand to build and they sell them 10 years later for $40 thousand 😂 NICE 👍