Solomons VRSFD Rescue Engine
- 2013 Rosenbauer Commander
1500 GPM Hale Pump
750 gallon water tank
30 gallon foam tank
Cummins ISL9 450 HP Motor
Allison 3000 EVS Transmission
Rescue 3 is a special service unit classified as a Rescue unit. This truck specializes in auto extrication and as a EMS support unit. Rescue 3 carries a full compliement of Holmatro Rescue Tools which are hydralic tools that allow firefighters the ability to take a part a vehicle in a short amount of time freeing trapped patients. The truck also carries Rescue 42 stablizing struts which when deployed stablize a vehicle from moving while firefighters work to free the patients. In addition to these tools Rescue 3 carries all the nesscary equipment to take care of patients when EMS units are not available and provide support and manpower to EMS crews when patients need to be flown to specialized facilties.
Normally, we would post a gallery of the compartment layout with all the equipment on our site. However, the Solomons Volunteer Rescue and Fire website has all the pictures setup where you click the compartment and it takes you to a picture of the compartment and a list of the equipment inside. The Solomons Volunteer Rescue and Fire is also getting museum quality replicas make of their Rescue Engine that is available for per order here.
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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Overall Pictures
Compartments Pictures
Cab Pictures
Front Pictures
Rear Pictures
Rooftop Pictures
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.
Below are links to more information about this heavy rescue:
- Production Specification
- Features (Flyer)
- CAD Drawing
Overall Pictures
Compartments Pictures
Cab Pictures
Front Pictures
Rear Pictures
Rooftop Pictures
Misc Pictures
Rescue Rigs
North Charleston Fire Department’s Heavy Rescue
Heavy Rescue
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