The Minns Labor Government is investing $5.2 million in two new high-tech aerial ladder trucks to give the state\u2019s firefighters greater capability to tackle major fires and carry out complex rescues, as Sydney continues to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 45-metre platform trucks, manufactured in Sydney\u2019s south, are the biggest trucks in the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) fleet and will be stationed at Glebe and Parramatta, strengthening emergency response across Greater Sydney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specialist aerial platforms play an essential role in some of the most challenging emergencies firefighters face, including high-rise building fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They can also extend below ground level to assist in rescuing people trapped in vehicles that have crashed down embankments, as well as reach over factory rooftops to tackle industrial fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Valued at $2.6 million each, the new vehicles have been assembled by Alexander Perrie and Co. at its Kirrawee facility, marking another milestone in the company’s 40-year partnership with FRNSW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The platforms can extend up to 45 metres, carry loads of up to 500 kilograms and accommodate wheelchairs and emergency stretchers during rescue operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advanced technology in the vehicles includes thermal imaging cameras that transmit live images from an emergency to the FRNSW Command Centre, while firefighters can remotely operate the platforms from a safe distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An onboard computer also allows firefighters to save ladder positions and automatically return to them during rescue operations, helping crews respond quickly when every second counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The trucks join the FRNSW fleet following continued investment in aerial platforms stationed around Sydney, including recently at Manly, the City of Sydney, Kogarah, Darlinghurst and Woollahra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib joined Member for Heathcote Maryanne Stuart and FRNSW Operational and Strategic Services, Executive Director, Kelly McFadyen at Alexander Perrie and Co. to inspect the latest additions to the FRNSW fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minns Labor Government is investing $105 million in FRNSW capital projects this financial year, including around $24 million for replacement fire trucks, aerial appliances and support vehicles across NSW in 2026-27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “As Sydney grows, our firefighters need the equipment and technology to keep pace with the challenges they’re facing on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “These are the biggest trucks in the Fire and Rescue NSW fleet, and they’ll give our firefighters greater reach and capability when responding to major fires and complex rescues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s great to see these specialist vehicles assembled right here in Sydney\u2019s south. We\u2019re backing local businesses, supporting local jobs and making sure our emergency services have the equipment they need to protect our community well into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Member for Parramatta Donna Davis said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “The Minns Labor Government is investing in the future of western Sydney, and as our buildings in Parramatta get higher and higher with more complexities it is reassuring for our community that we are delivering the equipment and services to match it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Member for Heathcote Maryanne Stuart said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m proud to be part of a government that is investing in our emergency services as well as local manufacturing and jobs. These two trucks have been built right here in Kirrawee, continuing a 40-year partnership between Fire and Rescue NSW and Alexander Perrie and Co.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n FRNSW Operational and Strategic Services, Executive Director, Kelly McFadyen said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFRNSW operates nine of these ladder trucks as part of our 28-vehicle aerial fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFRNSW has deployed aerial ladder platforms at major incidents including the Wickham fire in Newcastle in 2022, the Surry Hills building fire in 2023 and the North St Marys fire in November last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFRNSW works with Alexander Perrie to provide specialist engineering, installation, commissioning and technical support as the bespoke vehicles are created.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chief Commercial Officer, Alexander Perrie and Co., David Vanderhorst said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAlexander Perrie, in partnership with Fire and Rescue NSW, introduced the first aerial firefighting platform into Australia in 1986.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe continue to supply and support these highly specialised vehicles, designed to meet the unique and challenging conditions faced by Australian firefighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAs we celebrate 80 years in business, we\u2019re proud to continue helping to protect communities across NSW.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Minns Labor Government is investing $5.2 million in two new high-tech aerial ladder trucks to give the state\u2019s firefighters greater capability to tackle major fires and carry out complex rescues, as Sydney continues to grow. The 45-metre platform trucks, manufactured in Sydney\u2019s south, are the biggest trucks in the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) … Continue reading “$5.2 million boost to firefighting capability for growing Sydney”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nswnews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41455","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41455"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41455\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41456,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41455\/revisions\/41456"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41455"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}