Tool layout in any apparatus is often a personal choice but Heavy Rescues need additional thought put into where and how the tools are stored. However, Heavy Rescues that have a pump also need a tank which takes up valuable space. Rescues without a pump and tank have open storage compartments from the drivers to the passenger side.
Rescues without a pump or tank allows slide out drawers and bins that can be accessed on either side of the apparatus. When a heavy rescue is used as the blocking vehicle open rescuers need to get tools from the unprotected side. Slide out that can be pulled out on either side helps with scene safety.
Another layout is to use removable bins or crates to store struts in. This allows the rescuers to grab an entire two strut setup and deploy it to the vehicle.
Rescue Rigs
Vander Fire Department Heavy Rescue
Vander Fire Department, Fayetteville (NC) Heavy Rescue
When spec’ing their new Heavy Rescue, Vander Fire Department chose a 24′ aluminum body mounted on a 4-Door Spartan Gladiator LFD chassis, which houses a Cummins X12 engine. This apparatus comes fully stocked with Hurst extrication equipment, KL series Light Tower, Warn Zeon winch, heavy-duty cargo trays and much more.
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Rescue Rigs
Fresno Fire Department, Fresno (CA) Heavy Rescue
Fresno Fire Department, Fresno (CA) Heavy Rescue
When spec’ing their new Heavy Rescue, Fresno Fire Department chose a 26′ aluminum body mounted on a 4-door Spartan Gladiator chassis, which houses a Cummins X15 engine. This apparatus comes with a custom-built power tool storage tray, OnScene Solutions Transverse Cargo Slides, KL Command Light, dual awnings, Paratech strut mounting and much more.
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- Production Specification
- Features (Flyer)
- CAD Drawing
Overall Pictures
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Front Pictures
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Rooftop Pictures
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Rescue Rigs
North Charleston Fire Department’s Heavy Rescue
Heavy Rescue
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