Chapter 4: ARFFS Vehicles

Section 4.1: General

4.1.1 Standard: Fire Vehicles

4.1.1.1 The minimum number of operational rescue and fire fighting vehicles must be available commensurate with the aerodrome category as defined in Chapters 2 and 3 of this Manual.

4.1.1.2 All ARFFS vehicles excluding boats must be capable of meeting response times as specified in Chapter 6, of this Manual and must contain a crew compartment sufficient for the safe conveyance of ARFFS staff.

4.1.1.3 Vehicle selection and availability must be able to provide the required fire extinguishing agent that achieves the performance criteria set out in Chapter 7, of this Manual.

4.1.1.4 Vehicle performance and specification must be in accordance with Chapter 5, of this Manual.

4.1.1.5 As vehicles are replaced they must meet Australian Design Rules (ADR), State or Territory roadworthy requirements.

4.1.1.6 All operational vehicles must have a current State or Territory road worthy certificate.

4.1.1.7 Vehicles must be of a single, conspicuous colour, or predominantly of a conspicuous colour.

4.1.1.8 All ARFFS vehicles must be fitted with visual audible warning systems that comply with State or Territory Legislation for emergency vehicles.

4.1.1.9 Revolving obstruction beacons for ARFFS vehicles must be red and placed on the vehicle to be observed for 360.