I was the Fire Protection Manager for Alcan Aluminium Limited (aka the Aluminum Company of Canada or just Alcan and Rio Tinto Alcan since 2008) from 1980 to 2011. At one time we had more than 400 plants around the world of which more than 50 had industrial fire brigades or departments, some full-time but most volunteer. What follows is a selection of some of the apparatus. One of my tasks was to purchase fire apparatus. For Canadian rigs the units ratings are in Imperial galloons.
Alcan Smelters and Chemicals
Kemano, British Columbia
1989 Anderson Engineering - Freightliner 1050/700
Kemano was an underground hydro-electric power station and company town of 220 people that was reached only by helicopter or boat. The truck was barged in. In 2013 it was replaced with a new Hub International 1250/1000 and was transferred to the Kitimat Smelter (which uses the power) where it is still in service.
Alcan Smelters and Chemicals
Kemano, British Columbia
1989 Anderson Engineering - Freightliner 1050/700
Kemano was an underground hydro-electric power station and company town of 220 people that was reached only by helicopter or boat. The truck was barged in. In 2013 it was replaced with a new Hub International 1250/1000 and was transferred to the Kitimat Smelter (which uses the power) where it is still in service.
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