Rescue Rigs
Jasper Fire Department Heavy Rescue 1
Heavy Rescue
Jasper, IN Fire Department Heavy Rescue 1
In Indiana, the Jasper Fire Department had SVI Trucks build a new Heavy Rescue truck on a Ferrara Chassis and powered by a Cummins ISL 450 horse power engine. The truck features Onscene solutions slide out trays as well as Onscene Solutions compartment lighting and a Command Light tower mounted on the roof. The photos below are from the SVI Trucks website which is packed full of photos of all their builds. Their website a great resources for any department in the planning/ specification phase of building a new apparatus.
For more information about this apparatus, choose one of the options below:
Compartments
Rescue Bumper Compartment
The front bumper of the chassis was extended by approximately 28″ ahead of the cab by the cab/chassis manufacturer. A 6.5″ high single lid shall covers all three 3 compartments.
Strut Mounting
A company called Poly-Tech America® makes mounting solutions for Paratech brand struts. Their patent pending Snap-Lock Strut Mounting System™ has been designed to help organize, install and protect your Paratech struts and accessories. The space saving design optimizes apparatus compartment area.
First Due Fabrication LLC
Check out what First Due Fabrication LLC created to get 8 struts in a compartment that’s really only wide enough for 4. First Due Fabrication LLC double stacked the struts 2 rows deep using polytechamerica mounts. The outer row swing down out of the way allowing access to the inner set.
Below is are Poly-Tech America, LLC strut mounts and polyboxes on Cheshire Connecticut’s Rescue 1.
Lower St Croix Valley Rescue
Spartan Chassis, Stainless Bolted Body, Waterous 1500gpm Midship Pump, Waterous ADVANTUS Foam System, 750-Gallon Water Tank, Front Bumper Extension with Hose Reel, Adjustable Shelving, Pull-Out Compartment Trays, Pull-Out Tool Boards, Slide-In Ladder Storage, Swing-Out and Down Rear Ladder, Roll-Up Hosebed Cover
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
Rear
Rescue Rigs
First Look: Cincinnati Fire Department Heavy Rescue
First Look at a new Cincinnati Fire Department Heavy Rescue
Heavy Rescue
Specification Options
- Body: EXT
- Engine: Cummins
- Chassis: RBM Commander
- Horsepower: 500
- Axles: Tandem
- Generator: Onan 20KW
