39 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne, 3002, Australia
(Cnr. Gisborne Street and Victoria Parade), East Melbourne
1970 International 'C' Series 200 G.P.M. 'Rotary' Hose Carriage
The International Hose Carriage/Pumper series was in commission from 1959 to 1970 with engines ranging in horsepower from 32.6 - 34 HP (24.3 - 25.4 Kw). When new they had a top speed of around 70 M.P.H (110 K.P.H.).
During this period (1960 - 1970) all Metropolitan Fire Stations were equipped with these vehicles.
Design and development of the vehicles was carried out in the mid 1950's by M.F.B. Workshops and Engineering staff. Most of the body work was built by the Grummet Co. at Thomastown. These vehicles were the first "complete" fire appliances as they carried pumps and on-board water supply and "first aid" firefighting hose reels.
During this period (1960 - 1970) all Metropolitan Fire Stations were equipped with these vehicles.