Strut Storage
Storing struts on an apparatus is always a hot topic during vehicle design and construction. Mounting and storing struts vertically often requires a tall compartment. Struts with seals are best stored vertically. If struts are not used periodically for training or incidents and stored horizontally, flat spotting on the seals is possible.
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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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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:
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- Features (Flyer)
- CAD Drawing
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Rescue Rigs
North Charleston Fire Department’s Heavy Rescue
Heavy Rescue
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