Fire Services Department - Hydraulic Platform / Snorkel
Characteristic
A Hydraulic Platform is used to carry out fire fighting and rescue operation at high levels. One type of Hydraulic Platform has foam capacity. In general, it has 3 compartments and 6 lockers, 3 on each side. A Snorkel is also used to conduct rescue operation at high levels. There are two types of Snorkel - Snorkel (SS300) and Snorkel (SS263). Snorkel (SS263) is the same type of aerial platform as Snorkel (SS300) but is shorter in overall height and working height. Both versions have a low deck rear body with 4 lockers.
Facilities
Multi-pressure fire pump of 4,000 litres/min, water tank of 1,150 litres, fire pump of 4,000 litres/min with round-the-pump foam proportioning device, single pump control panel at the rear with automatic pump pressure controller, high pressure hose reel, etc
Application Forms
Organisation
Fire Services Department
Contact
Divisional Officer (Corporate Services)
How to Apply
Send in the application form at least 7 clear working days in advance of the filming date with information on the location, date, time, story of the film, scenes to be taken and nature of the activities.
Fees
Fire Services Department premises
$6,870 for the first 4 hours (basic charge), $1,935 for each subsequent 4-hour block and a refundable deposit equal to the fees payable.
| Per 2 hours (minimum hiring period) | |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic platform/Turntable ladder | $1,860 - $3,460 |
| Major Pump (appliance) | $1,100 |
| Ambulance | $250 |
| Fireboat | $6,320 - $31,400 |
| Fire Services members for the operation of the vehicles, fireboats and equipment | $590 - $1,520 |
Transportation and fuel consumption costs incurred are to be charged separately.
All fees are to be paid before filming.
Remarks
- Applications are subject to operational considerations.
- When approval is granted, the applicant is required to sign an agreement to indemnify FSD for any damage or loss arising from the provision of service.
Categories
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.