Fire Engines Photos

Hey, David do you know why this appliance is painted green and do you also know why it proved unreliable? Most Internationals here in Australia that served the NSWFB were in service for more than 40 years and a close relative of mine says that he would attend a fire in one of these any day. Also, my Grandfather drove international cargo trucks for 40 years and both say that these were the most reliable trucks they have ever used and declared them to be "unbreakable". With thanks from Tiger.

Added by Tiger on 16 December 2011.

This and it's sister came from the Australian Capital Territory Fire and Rescue Service who have this color scheme as standard. The appliances both received substantial rebuilds prior to entering service. They initially were reliable but towards their withdrawal either one or the other or both were at workshops constantly and the Army resorted to leasing a Dennis appliance from the NZFS to cover. International appliances in NZ are reliable and a handful that are approaching or past their 30th birthday are still in service with the NZFS.

Added by David Miller on 17 December 2011.

Thanks, David. Also, do you know the reason(s) why, towards their withdrawal, they were constantly in the workshops for repairs. With thanks from Tiger.

Added by Tiger on 03 January 2012.

This appliance was first NZ registered in May 2002 and lasted in service for 6 years before disposal.

Added by David Miller on 12 June 2013.

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