Space Saving Extrication Equipment Mounting
We typically only post Heavy Rescues rigs on this site but the new Tower 13 from Claymont Fire Company in Delaware deserves a quick look. The craftsmen at First Due Fabrication packed a bunch of extrication equipment into a few compartments of their new 2021 Pierce Arrow XT Ascendant. The Paratech and Hurst extrication equipment is packaged into each compartment to maximize the space. The slide outs boards and tilt-down mounts ensure the tools can be deployed quickly.
Mounting Paratech Strut Tips is often an afterthought in many rigs. First Due Fabrication used Poly-Tech America’s Base End Quick Mounts. A clean and simple mount to secure and store tips.
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Fountain (Keyser), WV Heavy Rescue Walk-In
When spec’ing its new Heavy Rescue, the Keyser, WV Fountain Volunteer Fire Company chose a 23′ aluminum SVI body mounted on a Sutphen 73″ chassis, which houses a Cummins X12 455 HP engine. This special operations apparatus comes with a Onan Protec 25k-watt PTO generator, Command Light Knight Series light tower, Girard retractable lateral arm awning, walk-in area with bench seat, desk, storage cabinets and much more.
Below are links to more information about this heavy rescue:
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Warwick Fire Department Special Hazards 1
The new Special Hazards 1 will provide the department with improved capabilities, including the ability to deploy tech rescue equipment on 3 sides of the truck.
Warwick Fire Department Special Hazards 1
The new Special Hazards 1 will provide the department with improved capabilities, including the ability to deploy tech rescue equipment on 3 sides of the truck.
- Engine: Cummins X12
- Transmission: Allison EVS 4000
- Model: Cyclone II | Walk-In Rescue
- Electronic Stability Control
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Alamance County Rescue Unit Heavy Rescue
EVI custom modular 24-Ft Non-Walk-In heavy duty body with rooftop compartments. Mounted on a Spartan Gladiator 20″ raised roof, long four-door chassis with seating for five and powered by a Cummins X12 500 HP engine. The unit includes ROM-painted roll-up compartment doors, an assortment of adjustable shelves, trays, swing-out tool boards, lumber/cribbing storage, two(2) Zico turntable extrication tool holders, toolbox, airbag storage rack, rooftop speedy-dry dispenser, toolbox, Duo-Safety ladders and more. Other key components include a 35 KW Onan PTO generator, electric cord reel, Will-Burt Sirion LED light tower, hydraulic reels, and a portable Warn 10,000-pound winch. LED lighting on the heavy rescue is provided by Whelen, FireTech/HiViz, Roto-Ray, Tri-Lite, and Amdor.
| Dealer | Hendrickson Fire Rescue Equipment |
| State / Town | New York |
| Chassis Mfg/Chassis Model | Spartan/Spartan Gladiator |
| Chassis Model Year | 2020 |
| Overall Height | 11’8″ |
| Overall Length | 40’9″ |
| Engine | Cummins X15 |
| Transmission | Allison Gen V-E |
| Module Length/Interior Headroom | 25’/76″ |
Below are links to more information about this heavy rescue:
- Production Specification
- Features (Flyer)
- CAD Drawing