Pumps and PNG

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What’s the connection between CFA water pumps and Papua New Guinea?

An innovative collaboration between CFA’s Warrnambool District Mechanical Office (DMO), Rotary and the PNG village Embessa recycles obsolete CFA water pumps so they can be used for pumping village water.

Rotary’s Tony Austin, who came up with the idea, approached Warrnambool DMO Officer in Charge Pat Hyland.

“The main focus will be to help a village in an extremely remote part of PNG get access to clean water for domestic use,” said Tony.

Currently, the villagers have to cart water up to two kilometres from a river which becomes contaminated during flooding. Works on the new bore and pumping system began in July.

“It’s great CFA was able to help this project,” said Pat. “Although the Gaam Mk 2 pumps had reached the end of their CFA service life, they can still support people in another country. Some obsolete 32mm canvas hose was sourced from district stores and sent with the three pumps as well.”

Have you considered how your brigade can support the environment? A number of brigades have introduced initiatives including solar, sensor lighting, water tanks and grey water recycling.

For more information or if you have suggestions about ways CFA can support the environment, contact Environment Manager Mark Nan Tie: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

HOW BRIGADES CAN HELP

In the field

Protect waterways from pollution by containing fire water run-off.
Protect native vegetation by using established tracks where possible. For fire prevention works such as planned burning, consult your vegetation management officer.
When filling your tanker avoid cross contamination with foam.

At the fire station