Rescue Rigs
Detroit Fire Department Squad 2
Here’s Detroit Fire’s new Squad 2!
Detroit Fire Department Squad 2
I attended the The 2018 Midwest Fire Rescue Expo™ hosted by the Southeastern Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs. The Kodiak Emergency Vehicles had Detroit Fire’s new Squad 2 displayed. Below are a bunch of pictures of the truck.
Overall
Compartments
Cab
Rear
Heavy Rescue
Checkout the video below of the Non-Walk-In Violet Township Heavy Rescue.
Basic Rig Information:
- Department Name – Violet Township Fire Department
- City – Pickerington
- State – Ohio
- Type – HDR / Pumper
- Product Model – Pierce
- Chassis – Velocity
- Engin – Cummins ISX12 / 500 HP
- Pump – Pierce PUC / 1500 GPM
- Tank Size – 500 Gallon
- Foam System – Husky 12 Single Agent
Rescue Rigs
Strut Storage
Looking for some great information on compartment layouts for strut storage?
Strut Storage
Storing struts on an apparatus is always a hot topic during vehicle design and construction. Mounting and storing struts vertically often requires a tall compartment. Struts with seals are best stored vertically. If struts are not used periodically for training or incidents and stored horizontally, flat spotting on the seals is possible.
A new Facebook page that is posting some great material in some short video clips is National Fire Radio. The passionate brothers post excellent tips on apparatus design, compartment storage, and equipment storage. Make sure you follow National Fire Radio on their Facebook page!
Poly Storage Boxes
Rescue Rigs
Forks Township Rescue 2541
Take a look at Forks Township Fire Department’s Rescue 254. While the rescue has a pump and a booster tank, it has tons of compartment space for all the tools a heavy rescue should have. The truck was sold by Fork Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Heavy Rescue Pumper
Forks Township Fire Department — Easton, PA
Take a look at Forks Township Fire Department’s Rescue 254. While the rescue has a pump and a booster tank, it has tons of compartment space for all the tools a heavy rescue should have. The truck was sold by Fork Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Below are links to more information about this heavy rescue:
- Production Specification
- Features (Flyer)
- CAD Drawing
Overall Pictures
Compartments Pictures
Cab Pictures
Rooftop Pictures
Bumper Pictures
Chassis Model
- Spartan Gladiator Chassis
- Cummins L9 450hp Engine
- Allison 3000 EVS Automatic Transmission
Fire Pump System
- Hale Qflo 1250gpm Midship Pump
Booster Tank
- 500 Gallon Poly Water Tank
Special Features
- Front Bumper Extension with Hosewell
- Removable Speedlay Hosebed
- On-Board Powered Foam Refill System
- Encapsulated Roll-Up Door Protection
- Swing-Out and Down Rear Access Ladders
- Top of Body Storage Pods
- Adjustable Compartment Shelving
- Pull-Out Compartment Trays
- Pull-Out Drop-Down Compartment Trays
- Pull-Out Tool Boards
- Custom Tool Boxes
- Air Bag Storage Sleeve Rack
- Utility Air Hose Reels
- Floor Dry Hopper Compartment in Wheel Well
- Wheel Well SBCA Cylinder Storage
- Rear Observation System
- Harrison Hydraulic 12kW Generator
- Power Rewind Electric Cord Reels
Vehicle Dimensions
- Overall Height 11′ 1″
- Overall Length 42′ 4″
- Wheelbase 23′
- Weight with Water 54,050 Lbs.
