Embersafe Slip On Fire Fighting Units  

Embersafe manufactures & assembles Slip on fire fighting units to suit utilities and trailers for any need or application. We also build Fire Fighting trailers in single and dual axle configurations. Sizes start from 200 ltr through to 10,000ltr. The mainstream sizes are 400 and 600 ltr combined with Australian made Onga Pumps in Single or Twin impeller models and driven by the ever reliable Honda, Loncin, Briggs & Stratton and Yanmar Diesel Engines.

All of our tanks are UV Stabilised Polyethylene moulded and are manufactured here in W.A. Being made of Polyethylene means the overall dry weight of the units are lighter than fiberglass and can handle up to 300c degrees outside temp before damage occurs( approximately 230c more than the human body can handle ) .

All units come with hose and reel in either 19mm x 36m or 25mm x 20m and a 6m x 40mm suction hose, A mounted toolbox with gloves, goggles and wire cutters, All mounted on a  Galvinized skid frame manufactured by us at our workshop. The skid frames incorporate tie down and lifting points as well as a vehicle sprinkler system ( VSS ) up high with the spray firing a wide diameter curtain of water around your vehicle, this is added safety for you and your vehicle should you need to escape the fire ground through flame or hot embers.
(Please note that Embersafe does not advise driving any vehicle through fire!)

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Specifications

Engine type: 248cc, 4stroke bore and stroke: 63.5x62.2 / 72x62.2 compression rating: 9.2:1 max torque: 17.5Nm/5000rpm

Max power: 11kw/7500rpm

Ignition type: CDI transmission: manual clutch, 4 speed, reverse gear, shaft brake(front/rear): drum/drum

Starting systm: electric start battery spec: 12V, 9AH

Front suspension details: double A x swing arm, air chamber shock absorbers rear suspension details: mono shock swing arm front tyre spec: 23x7 - 10 rear tyre spec: 22x10-10

Vehicle dimensions: 185x104x113cm

Wheel base: 1160mm

Seat height from ground: 90cm ground

Load capacity: 165kg

Fuel tank capacity: 11

The Fire Danger Rating gives you advice about the level of bushfire threat on any given day. It is based on the forecast weather conditions.

The higher the rating the more likely people will die or be injured during a fire. Only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended homes may offer any safety up to the category of extreme.

Consider in your bushfire survival plan if your actions will change at different Fire Danger Rating categories. At each rating the fire behaviour and potential impact (PDF - 42 KB) on you will be different.

Check the Fire Danger Rating in your area via the Bureau of Meteorology website.

Preparing yourself, your family and your home is your responsibility. The more you prepare your home the better the chance it will survive a fire, even if you have left well before the fire because your plan is to leave.

With planning and effort the majority of houses in bushfire risk areas can survive most bushfires.

A well prepared home will give you more protection if a fire threatens suddenly and you cannot leave.

During a major bushfire firefighters will be working to stop the fire. A fire truck may not be available to defend your home. It is your responsibility to reduce the risk to you and your home, and take actions to survive the bushfire.

HOW PREPARED ARE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY?

• What is your bushfire risk?
• How will you know what is happening in your area?
• If there is a bushfire how will you stay alert and know when to take action?
• How prepared is your property? Can your home be defended? Will it provide you with shelter if you have to or decide to stay?
• Being in a bushfire may be the most traumatic experience of your life?
• How prepared are you and your family? Will you cope with the noise and stress of a bushfire?

WHAT WILL YOU DO TO BE SAFE?

Bushfires can change quickly and often without warning. Think about how you may be affected:

• If you have no time to leave and a fire threatens you – what will you do, where will you shelter and how will you get there?
• If you are going to leave – where will you go, how will you get there, what will you take and how will you know when to leave?
• If you are going to stay – prepare for a frightening experience, have a plan for how you will actively defend your house, how you are going to survive and where you will shelter. Find out what equipment you need.
• What you will do if things do not go according to your plan?

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL PREPAREDNESS

If you live through a bushfire you may have physical, mental and emotional pain from the experience itself so you will need to consider how you and the rest of your family or household will cope.

Fires can be very frightening, and may make it hard to think clearly or make good decisions. It is important you prepare and practice your bushfire survival plan before the bushfire season starts. This plan will give you a clear set of actions to follow before, during and after a bushfire.

Picture yourself in the middle of bushfire.

• Before the main fire reaches you, your home may be surrounded by showers of sparks and embers. This can happen for several hours. Embers will collect in corners of your house and will need to be extinguished.
• It is likely there will be strong winds and as the fire gets closer burning leaves and bark will begin to land around your home.
• Thick, heavy smoke will make it dark and you may not be able to see. Breathing may be difficult and your eyes will water and may become red and sore.
• It will be very hot and you will need to wear your protective clothing.
• The fire will make a very loud roaring noise that you may find scary. The burning, crackling and roaring of the fire will be in addition to howling strong winds and sirens from emergency vehicles.
• You may lose power, telephone and water services.
• The fire front will normally take five to 15 minutes to pass your home. This is when radiant heat given off by the fire will be at its highest. When it is uncomfortable you should shelter inside your home. At this time you will need to check the inside of your house for spot fires.

Now, ask yourself:
Will I be able to cope during a bushfire?
Will my family or household cope during a bushfire?
What if family or friends are visiting, how will they cope?

Defending your home during a bushfire will take several hours. This includes the time needed to do hard tasks before the fire front reaches your home and then watching for spot fires.

You will need to be in good physical health, with the mobility and ability to maintain a constant watch on your home and surrounding area before, during and after the fire.

Think about any medical conditions that may be an issue from stress and smoke (for example asthma and other respiratory conditions, and heart conditions). These may affect your ability to defend your home.

BUSHFIRE SURVIVAL PLAN

If you live in a bushfire risk area you must have a bushfire survival plan. This plan will help you take action and avoid making last minute decisions that could prove deadly during a bushfire.

Develop your plan as a family and make sure you write it down. If you are by yourself you may like to form a plan with a neighbour. Give everybody their own tasks and have a list of actions to take if there is a bushfire.

Keep your bushfire survival plan  in an easy to find place and make sure everyone knows where it is. Practice your plan regularly and review it every year.

PREPARE YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY

You should prepare your home to survive the fire front, even if your plan is to leave. The more you prepare your home the better the odds it will survive the fire.

A well prepared and constructed house is more likely to survive a bushfire than an unprepared one.

Walk around your property and imagine a bushfire is approaching. Identify items that are likely to burn or where embers are likely to enter and start a fire.

When the Fire Danger Rating is catastrophic for your area it means any fires that start are likely to be so fierce even a well prepared, well constructed and actively defended house may not survive a bushfire. If this sort of fire weather is expected you should leave the day before or hours before a fire might threaten as this is the best option for your survival.

PREPARE YOUR PETS AND LIVESTOCK

During a bushfire your pets will need water, shade and a safe place to be. If you have livestock that can be moved out of the area, allow yourself plenty of time to move them.

If possible move larger animals to paddocks with little vegetation. At the start of the bushfire season consider slashing a paddock to create a safer area.

Never turn animals out on to the road to run free. This is dangerous for fire trucks and vehicles, and you may be legally responsible if they cause an accident.

Pets are not allowed into public relocation centres so you need to consider this in your bushfire survival plan.

A document has been developed to help you include your horses  in your plan.

Fire Danger Ratings – an explanation

Victoria has adopted the new nationally agreed Fire Danger Rating scale to help communities understand information about fire danger. This new scale recognises the significant increase in severe bushfire conditions over the past decade and the subsequent greater level of danger to the community, as experienced on Saturday 7 February 2009.

Fire Danger

Every day during the fire season the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) forecasts an outlook of the fire danger index (FDI) by considering elements of the predicted weather including temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and dryness of vegetation. When determining the Fire Danger Rating, fire agencies, in consultation with the BoM, consider a range of other factors relating to that area and day.

These factors include:

        the length of time the fire danger index has been elevated

        extent of fire already in the landscape

        fuel and dryness

        likelihood of weather events such as lightning and grass fuel conditions.

Fire Danger Rating (FDR)

A Fire Danger Rating is a prediction of fire behaviour, including how hard it would be to put out a fire once it starts. It provides information on:

        The sort of bushfire behaviour that could be experienced on that day

        The type of threat bushfires may pose to life and property on any day given the forecast weather conditions.

A new Fire Danger Rating Barometer will alert you to danger so you can take action.

Fire Danger Ratings will be a feature of weather forecasts and alert you to the actions you should take in preparation for and on the day. It will be in newspapers, broadcast on radio, TV and on websites.

   
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About the Bush Fire Bulletin

The Bush Fire Bulletin is the official journal of the NSW Rural Fire Service and has been in circulation for 56 years. The first issue was published on 1 September 1952.

This well-loved publication reports on all the activities of the RFS volunteers and staff around the State – dwelling not only the present functions, but also honouring the significant role the RFS has played over the past 100 years to protect the community of NSW from bush fire.

“The Bush Fire Bulletin is essential. That’s the word that comes to mind,“says Director for Strategic Services and custodian of the Bush Fire Bulletin, Mark Crosweller.

“People love it. I would say the Bulletin is the most anticipated publication in the Service. The Bush Fire Bulletin provides a window into the Service that you simply don’t get anywhere else. It reminds us just how much we are getting done as a Service.”

The Bush Fire Bulletin is now published quarterly and is read by the 70,000 RFS volunteers and staff, students in schools across the State, staff in related government agencies and members of the general public. Around 27,000 copies of the magazine are distributed to brigades, fire control centres and educational institutions in NSW and around Australia. It is also available for download on the RFS website.

In a recent survey of readers, the Bush Fire Bulletin received a 98% approval rating. It features in-depth articles on bush fire incidents and any emergency where RFS volunteers are involved. Readers enjoy the behind–the-scenes look at how major incidents unfold and are how they are managed by their colleagues. The Bulletin also publishes updates on new equipment, technology and business activity available to the RFS volunteers.

The Bush Fire Bulletin bonds the RFS volunteer community by acknowledging the great and small achievements of our volunteers. We publish stories about events, awards, Open Days and station openings. The Bush Fire Bulletin showcases the achievements, the heroism and the everyday goodwill that fuels the RFS and keeps the largest volunteer bush fire fighting agency in the world running.