ALPHA 1
Scania P94d
This appliance has 260 Brake Horse Power, fully automatic gearbox with built in retarded, anti Lock Brakes and Traction Control.
It is fitted with a 4,500 litres (1,000 gallons) a minute water pump.
It carries 1800 litres (400 gallons) of water, a 13.5 metre ladder, firefighting equipment and rescue equipment.
It is always crewed by 5 trained firefighters.
Approximate cost £120,000
ALPHA 3
Dennis-Sabre Fire Appliance Registration
This appliance has 260 Brake Horse Power, fully automatic gearbox with built in retarded, anti Lock Brakes and Traction Control.
It is fitted with a 3,375 litres (750 gallons) a minute water pump.
It carries 1800 litres (400 gallons) of water, a 10 metre ladder, firefighting equipment and rescue equipment.
It is always crewed by 5 trained firefighters.
Approximate cost £128,000
ALPHA 6
Scania P92 6x4 Hydraulic Platform
This appliance has 310 Brake Horse Power, fully automatic gearbox and anti Lock Brakes.
It is fitted with a Simon S263 93 foot reach articulating Hydraulic platform with rescue cage and water monitor.
It carries various high level rescue and water equipment.
It is always crewed by 2 trained firefighters.
Approximate cost £350,000
