Great info gang. Thanks.
Some of you may also wish to check out this link http://www.roscommonequipmentcenter.com/ as a firm that builds 'new' wildland fire apparatus from new and surplus military vehicles (M35's and Hummer's etc).
In regards to the ML firetruck, I have only ever seen one myself. It was, I believe, on 14 Wing CFB Greenwood's (Greenwood, NS) DA Account at Base Transport and on long term assignment to the Militia base at Aldershot in Kentville, NS for Range Control duties. I should maybe call Greenwood to see if it still exists.
I was posted to CFB Gagetown many moons ago. I remember the base having four (as I recall) 4x4 Western Star off road Range Fire Trucks: One was yellow and run out of the base fire hall. Two were OD green and operated by Range Control. The final one was also OD green and operated, as a loaner, to the NB DNR (forestry) to assist in the training areas with fire suppresion operations. I also remember Range Control in Gagetown having a Timberjack 230 modified into a 'firetruck' by removing the log bunks from the back and bolting down a slip-on fire fighting package (pump and tank). I also remember Range Control had long term loans from the Infanrty School of the previously mentioned M548 'pick-up track' as well as an M113A2 Dozer fitted with a 500 gallon tank, pump, and a water monitor mounted in the 50 cal MG bracket.
Does anybody have any pictures of current or former CF Fire Apparatus ?
Thanks again for the info, if anybody else has some more info on the ML firetruck, I'd love to hear from you. BTW, here is an interesting unit I came across on eBay of all places:
1986/98 Ottawa Brimont Fire Truck Type 3 Engine
1986/98 Ottawa/Brimont Fire Truck Type 3 Engine -- Mack Engine Transmission. This is a great fire truck, we bought it for private use, but now we are selling our fleet. Here are the highlights: This truck has a 750 gpm rear mounted pump with three rear discharges. It has an abundance of cross-lars, 2 in the mid section of the and 2 in the front. But the real feature to this truck is the 4 WHEEL DRIVE and ALL WHEEL STEERING. this is a simply amazing, you can almost drive it sideways. Cab is a double cab, and it needs a little TLC on the inside, but all the gauges, lights and etc. work. Did I mention it has Pump and Roll capability? There is minor rust on the he front wheel fender and the only other problem is the oil primer for the pump should be rebuilt...the neat thing is you normally don't have to prime the pump, since the tank sits slightly above the 750 gpm Hale Pump. Other things, the truck has ample storage, top speed is around 55 mph, manual transmission (very simple to drive), and passes all DOT! Also has a 10KW hydraulic generator - on demand. The truck was made by Ottawa-Brimont. Ottawa is a truck company in Kansas, Brimont is a French military truck manufacturer. In the late 80's Ottawa imported a bunch of these trucks (chassis) from Brimont and they were used fro a variety of off-road purposes. This particular vehicle had the fire body installed in 1992. Contact me with any questions. I can be reached at 320-808-9513.. We also drove this truck over 500 miles on the interstate with no problems. Excellent tires, no know problems Tank Holds Approximately 560 Galllons. Truck is located in Miles City, MT. Also have a complete set of equipment, all new that could be sold additionally with this truck.
