Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue
Unique response areas require unique features in rescue rigs. Blowing Rock is located in the Blue Ridge Mountain Range with the famous Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail skirting the town. The fire department required an agile heavy rescue that could maneuver the steep grades and winding mountain roads. One feature of this rig is the amount of useable storage space available and a short wheelbase to help with maneuvering the tight roadways.
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Gin Pole
The Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue Rescue has an Amkus Gin Pole that is designed to be deployed from the rear of the vehicle.

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Below is a little more information on the GPK1 Gin Pole Kit made by AMKUS Rescue Systems.
- 1 6-10 ft. Telescoping Gin Pole
- 1 Gin Pole Head
- 1 Gin Pole Mounting Bracket
- 3 Steel “D” Locking Carabiners
- 2 Locking Hitch Pins
- 1 Quick Release Ball Lock Pin
- 1 3″ Rescue Pulley
- 1 20’ of 1/2″ to 5/8″ Rescue Rope
- 1 Ascender
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North Charleston Fire Department’s Heavy Rescue

Heavy Rescue
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Elkhart Fire Department Heavy Rescue

Elkhart Fire Department Heavy Rescue
When spec’ing its new Heavy Rescue, Elkhart Fire Department chose a 26′ aluminum SVI body mounted on a Sutphen Monarch chassis, which houses an X12 Cummins engine and Allison 4000 6-speed transmission. This Heavy Rescue apparatus comes with a 750 GPM Hale MBP75-29 Pump Station, a 70″ x 60″ Swing-Out Tool Board, KL Slim Light Tower, and much more.
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James City County Fire Department Heavy Rescue
Check out this heavy rescue on the Pierce Blue Floor for its final inspection.

James City County Fire Department Heavy Rescue
Below is more information about this heavy rescue:
- Manufacturer: Pierce
- Make/Model: Velocity
- Body: Heavy Duty Walk-In Rescue
- Engine: Cummins L9 450 HP
- Axle: Front: Oshkosh TAK-4 22,800 LB | Rear: Dana 27,000 LB
- Dealer: Atlantic Emergency Solutions