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Australian fire brigade develop truck that emits foam from the windscreen

  • The Australian CFA has developed a truck that can emit foam from the windscreen
  • It is a breakthrough in safety and firefighting
  • The new trucks aim to improve the chance of survival in dangerous situations

Published on Jul 28, 2024 at 3:14 PM (UTC+4)
by Daksh Chaudhary

Last updated on Jul 28, 2024 at 3:14 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Nalin Rawat

The Australian Fire Brigade has developed a new truck that can emit foam directly from the windscreen.

This new technology is a breakthrough in safety and firefighting.

This innovation is part of the Country Fire Authority’s (CFA) $3.19 million retrofit program for 246 existing ultralight vehicles.

In addition to that, $4.95 million has been allotted to purchase 33 new ultralight vehicles equipped with advanced crew protection systems.

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New Australian Fire Brigade truck

The amazing video reveals the foam coming out of the windshield of the firefighter vehicle, as shown in a video uploaded on Facebook by The Weekly Times.

Chief Officer Jason Heffernan of the CFA said they did a lot of tests in labs and real fires to make sure the new systems to keep people safe actually worked.

“The safety of our firefighters is our number one priority, and we’re continuously looking for improved measures to do this,” Heffernan said.

New fire fighting truck developed in Australia
CFA

The new foam-emitting firefighting trucks also aim to provide the best possible chance of survival in fire situations.

All ultralight vehicles will get new systems, including foam spray (CAFS) and heat shield curtains.

These trucks will also have fire blankets stored inside for quick access during emergencies.

A breakthrough in firefighting

New ways to tackle fires have always been improving.

Just like the mind-blowing flying boat seen gathering lake water to combat fires.

Australian fire brigade vehicle
CFA

Captain Ian Pinney from Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade said their ultralight vehicle was one of the first to get the new foam system.

“It’s an additional protection feature for the occupants in the vehicle. Hopefully, we never have to use it, but it’s comforting to know it’s there,” he said.

Ultralights are particularly useful in difficult-to-reach areas due to their light footprint, making them ideal for high-risk zones.

Employment of vehicles like these or the DC-10 aircraft that tackle wildfires plays a crucial role in saving lives.

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