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City of Miami Fire-Rescue, FL Walk-Thru Heavy Rescue

Check out the new Walk-Thru Heavy Rescue (pictured above right), the City of Miami Fire-Rescue Department chose a 26′ aluminum SVI body mounted on a 4-door Spartan Gladiator, which houses a Cummins X12 engine. This Heavy Rescue comes equipped with two Revolv-A-Tool rescue storage trays, dual Carefree Mirage awnings, Command Light CL Series light tower, and much more.

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  • Production Specification
  • Features (Flyer)
  • CAD Drawing

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North Charleston Fire Department’s Heavy Rescue

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4 months ago

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May 20, 2023

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Heavy Rescue

North Charleston Fire Department’s WalkInHDR is prepared for all types of rescue. The apparatus features anchoring points on each side for technical rescues and has a winch on the front bumper. Inside the body, they selected a smooth aluminum-style wall. This rescue is prepared for technical rope rescue, structure collapse, confined space, and man-in-machine calls. 
Overall Height: 10’ 11”
Overall Length: 35’ 5.25”

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Make sure you check out the Bumper to Bumper Extrication: Extrication from Inside the Auto Industry Book

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Elkhart Fire Department Heavy Rescue

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5 months ago

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May 5, 2023

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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.

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6 months ago

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Apr 13, 2023

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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

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