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Heavy Rescue

Here is a Custom built Heavy Rescue on a Seagrave Chassis for the Alexandria Fire Department in Alexandria, VA.

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Chassis Model

Seagrave Marauder Chassis
Cummins ISX12
Allison 4000 EVS Transmission

Special Features

6000psi Cascade System
Rescue Body Stairway to Upper Level
Adjustable Compartment Shelving
Pull-Out Compartment Trays
SCBA Cylinder Housing
Custom Tool Box
Rescue Tool Mounting Brackets
Cribbing Racks
Air Bag Rack
Hydraulic Rescue Tool Hose Reels
Electric Cord Reels
Wheel Well Storage Compartment
Wheel Well Winch Receivers
Under Body Winch Receivers
Overhead Storage Pods
Under Body Pull-Out Steps
Hose Reel Guides
Harrison Hydraulic Generator

Apparatus Body

Concealed Bolted Construction
Walk-Around Style Rescue Body
Stainless Steel Body Material
Stainless Steel Subframe
Hinged and roll-Up Compartment Doors

Emergency Warning Devices

Whelen LED Warning Lights
Electronic Siren and Speaker
LED Lightbar

Exterior Lighting

Compartment Interior Lighting
Storage Pod Lighting
Walkway and Work Area Lighting
Rear Step Lights
LED Marker Lights
LED Tail Lights
Under Body and Under Cab Lights
Whelen Scene Lights

Vehicle Dimensions

Overall Height 9′ 11″
Overall Length 35′ 3″
Wheelbase 18′ 8″
Weight 37,700 Lbs.

Compartments

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Roof

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Cab

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Miscellaneous

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