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The Australian Defence Force has put new Panther fire trucks through their paces as part of a new capabilities demonstration at RAAF Base Amberley.
The new Panther fire trucks, acquired under Project LAND 8180, were put through their paces during an initial operational test and evaluation activity at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland during October.
Royal Australian Air Force firefighters from No. 23 Squadron were able to conduct checks on the new vehicles.
“The initial operational test and evaluation activities included day and night Category 6 aviation rescue and firefighting responses where firefighters from No. 23 Squadron demonstrated their ability to employ the new capabilities of the Panther in responding to simulated Category 6 aviation incidents,” a statement from Defence said.
“The 19 new Panther fire trucks are equipped with a high reach extendable turret which has the ability to produce a dual agent attack at aviation incidents, this enhanced technology brings a significant new capability to Air Force firefighters when responding to aerodrome incidents that may involve fighter aircraft or large cargo and passenger aircraft such as the C-17, KC-30A MRTT and Airbus 380.
“Air Force is the first aviation rescue firefighting organisation in Australia to have this new capability, meaning Air Force fighters are leading the way for Australian aviation rescue firefighting tactical responses.”
