Category Archives: Scania

Fire Appliances based on Scania Cab-Chassis

Appliances MFB Melbourne Mills Tui Scania Victoria

FRV – Car 008 – Scania Mk5 Pumper

Service – MFB Melbourne
Appliance Type – Mark 5 Pumper
Fleet Number – Car 8
Cab Chassis – Scania 94G 300
Body Builder – Mills Tui
Registration – MBB346
Commissioned – 2003

Car 8 is a ‘Mark 5 Pumper’ built by Mills Tui in 2003. Photographed below in NSW, when it was part of the contingent assisting with the devastating October 2013 bushfires around Sydney. It’s part of the MFB reserve pool.

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Alexander Perrie Appliances Fire & Rescue NSW New South Wales Scania

Fire & Rescue NSW – ME704 – Scania Aerial Pumper (2012)

Service – NSW Fire & Rescue
Appliance type – Aerial Pumper
Fleet number – ME704
Cab Chassis – Scania P340
Body Builder – Alexander Perrie (Telesqurt boom)
Registration – BQ89CT

This aerial pumper is one of a new build by Alexander Perrie Sydney built in 2012. The aerial is an american built Telesqurt boom with AP completing the bodywork. Delivered new to 47 Revesby, replacing an older Mills Tui built Aerial Pumper.

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Fire & Rescue NSW Aerial Pumper from 47 Revesby station on display at NSW Police Air Wing Open Day, November 2012


Appliances Australian Fire Company Fire & Rescue NSW New South Wales Scania

Fire & Rescue NSW – ME340 – Scania – Pumper

Service – NSW Fire & Rescue
Appliance type – Pumper
Fleet number – ME340
Cab Chassis – Scania 94D 310
Body Builder – Australian Fire Co
Registration – FBY340

Served at 19 Silverwater

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Pump 19 Silverwater at a Large Structure Fire in Silverwater


Appliances Fire & Rescue NSW New South Wales Scania SEM (Skilled)

Fire & Rescue NSW – ME270 – Scania Hazmat Pumper

Service – NSW Fire & Rescue
Appliance type – Hazmat Pumper
Fleet number – ME270
Cab Chassis – Scania P310
Body Builder – SEM
Registration – BG38RB

ME270 is a Scania Pumper buitl by SEM Fire & Rescue in April 2011 and delivered new to 13 Alexandria in 2011. As Alexandria is a Hazmat Station, this pumper has some additional Hazmat stowage. It is plated as Build No. 69.
This vehicle replaces

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October 2011

October 2011


Appliances Fire & Rescue NSW New South Wales Scania SEM (Skilled)

Fire & Rescue NSW – ME867 – Scania – Rescue Pumper

Service – NSW Fire & Rescue
Appliance type – Pumper
Fleet number – ME867
Cab Chassis – Scania
Body Builder – SEM
Registration – FBY867

Delivered new to 57 Wentworthville, running as Rescue Pumper 57

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FRNSW Rescue Pump 57 WentworthvilleDecember 2008


Appliances CFA Victoria Scania SEM (Skilled) Victoria

CFA – Melton Heavy Rescue (2008 Scania)

Service – CFA (Victoria)
Appliance Type – Rescue
Cab Chassis – Scania P310
Body Builder – SEM
Registration – MCD662

This appliance was commissioned late in December 2008 at Melton Fire Brigade, replacing an Isuzu Rescue appliance which was due to be reallocated to Monbulk Fire Brigade. It was built by SEM Fire & Rescue

More photos including 360 degree view and locker shots available in this gallery:CFA Melton Brigade

CFA Melton Rescue. December 2008

CFA Melton Rescue. December 2008


Appliances MFB Melbourne Mills Tui Scania Victoria

FRV – Car 025 – Scania Mk5 Pumper

Service – MFB Melbourne
Appliance Type – Mark 5 Pumper
Fleet Number – Car 25
Cab Chassis – Scania 94G 300
Body Builder – Mills Tui
Registration – MBM454
Commissioned – 2005

MFB Car 25 was commissioned in 2005 and assigned as Pumper 10, where it is currently still in service.

This vehicle features artwork designed for the local community – a fire safety message and mural relevant to local Chinese communities.

The image below shows this vehicle in Sydney City, running as a replacement pumper during the October 2013 bushfires. An MFB contingent travelled to Sydney to backfill FRNSW stations while those local resources were utilised in the Blue Mountains and other fire ravaged areas.

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MFB Pumper at City of Sydney Fire Station as Runner 1 responds to an alarm call


Appliances MFB Melbourne Mills Tui Pumper Scania Victoria

FRV – Car 031 – Scania Mk5 Pumper

Service – MFB Melbourne
Appliance Type – Mark 5 Pumper
Fleet Number – Car 31
Cab Chassis – Scania P310
Body Builder – Mills Tui
Registration – MCB511
Commissioned – 2007

Built by Mills Tui and commissioned in 2007, Car 31 calls 15 station home.
This vehicle was part of the contingent that travelled to Sydney to provide coverage during the major bushfire campaign in October 2013. It covered 22 Leichhardt’s area, as pictured below.

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MFB Pumper alongside P22 in Leichhardt Fire Station


Appliances Australian Fire Company MFB Melbourne Scania Victoria

FRV – Car 391 – Scania Ultra-Large Pumper

Service – MFB Melbourne
Appliance Type – Ultra Large Pumper
Fleet Number – Car 391
Cab Chassis – Scania P113M 310
Body Builder – Australian Fire Co.
Registration – MAE491
Commissioned – 1995

This is one of only a few ULPs in the MFB. It has served at 42 Newport and 1 Eastern Hill Fire Stations.

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Appliances Bronto Ladders/Platforms MFB Melbourne Scania SEM (Skilled) Victoria

FRV – Car 171 – Scania Ladder Platform (Bronto 27m)

Service – MFB Melbourne
Appliance Type – Ladder Platform
Fleet Number – Car 171
Cab Chassis – Scania 94G 300
Body Builder – Skilled/SEM
Registration – MAR032
Commissioned – 2002

Car 171 has served most of its life at 35 Windsor. It is commonly referred to as a ‘Baby Bronto’ due to it’s smaller size compared to other Ladder Platforms – it is based on a Scania Cab Chassis with only a single rear axle and a 27M Bronto Skylift F27RLH boom.

This vehicle was seen in 2013 at Alexander Perrie in Sydney, where it’s believed to have undergone the usual midlife service and inspection for the aerial components.

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