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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Scranton, PA Heavy Rescue Walk-In
When spec’ing its new Heavy Rescue, the Scranton, PA Fire Department chose a 26′ aluminum SVI body mounted on a Sutphen 36″ 2-door chassis, which houses a Cummins X12 500HP engine. This walk-in apparatus comes with rear crew area with bench seat and overhead storage areas, an Onan Protec 20k-watt PTO generator system, Will-Burt Night Scan Powerlite on telescoping light tower, OnScene Solutions surface-mount red/white LEDs and much more.
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Columbus, OH Walk-In Heavy Rescue Fleet #1196-1200
When spec’ing its new Heavy Rescue fleet, the Columbus, OH Fire Department chose an 18′ aluminum SVI body mounted on a Sutphen Monarch 73″ chassis, which houses a Cummins X12 455 HP engine. These walk-in apparatus feature a cab/body walk-thru connection complete with a folding bench seat and storage compartments. The rescues are also equipped with an Onan Protec 25,000-watt PTO generator, Hannay electric cable and hose reels with power rewind, OnScene Solutions heavy-duty aluminum cargo slides, and much more.
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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.
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