Equipment

Personal Protective Clothing (Wildfire PPC)

Each firefighter is issued their own Wildfire uniform and provided they have the necessary training, a Structural firefighting uniform as well.
The wildfire uniform is the chosen uniform for attacking grass and forest fires.
The Structural uniform is required for more aggressive firefighting such as combating house fires and other incidents. More details regarding the Structural uniform are provided below.

The previous structural firefighting uniform (pictured right) consisted of a pair of yellow wildfire over-trousers along with a black, woollen coat. The uniform also comprised a pair of structural firefighting gloves and a structural firefighting helmet, complete with a polycarbonate visor.
Firefighters at the Riddells Creek Fire Brigade had this uniform replaced during 2010 by either of the new structural uniforms shown below.
This uniform is still eligible to be used by firefighters and a number of the traditional 'black coats' can still be seen in use at various fires and incidents attended by firefighters from the Riddells Creek Fire Brigade.

During 2010, firefighters who had previously undertaken the relevant structural firefighting training were issued with a new structural firefighting uniform.
Two different versions of this uniform were offered to our firefighters. A lime-green uniform, known as the Nomex 3D uniform, and a dark yellow "PBI Gold" uniform represent the two styles of structural firefighting uniforms that are currently in use.
Each individual firefighter was eligible to select their preferred uniform style at the completion of additional structural firefighting training (such as the use of Breathing Apparatus).
The structural firefighting gloves and helmets from the previous structural firefighting uniform were retained for use with either of the new uniform styles.

Allows our firefighters to operate in an environment that would otherwise be too dangerous or too toxic.
Used predominantly for house fires and car fires.
2 sets per vehicle with a total of 4 in the brigade
Allows firefighters about 45min of breathable air before the empty cylinder must be refilled.

Carries a pump and suction hose in order to draught water from a creek, pool or dam.
Often used to re-fill fire trucks at large wildfires where there are no reticulated water supplies.

Same principle as the quickfill trailer, but this portable pump is usually carried in the rear of Riddell Car.
Comes complete with suction hose, strainer basket, rope and float.

This trailer carries various pieces of equipment such as generators, floodlights, tarpaulins, rope , extension leads and fire extinguishers.
Used for salvage and overhaul operations at large structure fires.
Used also for incident support and lighting.

This petrol driven fan is utilised for Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) at structure fires.
It generates a large movement of air which helps to ventilate a structure that is smoke-logged or involved in fire.
Very useful in preventing smoke damage to the remainder of a building in the event of a structure fire.

This portable kitchen contains a BBQ, sink & food preparation area and is utilised for catering at large incidents.
This trailer is owned by the Mt Macedon Group of fire brigades.
The Riddells Creek Catering & Support group generally operate this portable kitchen hence why it is stored here at Riddells Creek.