By John M. MaleCKy
The Redlands (CA) Fire Department runs this BOISE MOBILE EQUIPMENT paramedic unit as a light rescue and support unit as well, says Battalion Chef Jim Topoleski. In addition to medical calls, it responds to fire calls, vehicular accidents, and rescues.
Features/Equipment:
- FORD F-550 chassis with 165-inch wheelbase and six-seat cab;
- INTERNATIONAL 6.4L 325-hp diesel engine with FORD automatic transmission;
- MEDTRONIC Life-Pak 12;
- Stokes basket;
- EMS restocking equipment;
- forcible entry tools, ice chests, rope rescue equipment, and tow chain; and
- hose packs to support other units on wildland incidents for progressive hose lay purposes.
The Concordia (MO) Fire Department uses this fire quick attack unit built by WEIS FIRE & SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY to protect a mostly rural district that includes farms and dirt roads, explains Chief Mark Tolias. The department also covers the Ralph and Martha Perry Memorial Conservation Area and 11 miles of Interstate 70.
Features/Equipment:
- FORD F-450 XL Super Duty Dually chassis with 147-inch wheelbase and two-seat cab;
- FORD V-10 6.8L gasoline engine with automatic transmission;
- four-wheel-drive and pump-and-roll capability;
- HALE HPX 200 single-stage, 245-gpm rear-mounted pump with top-mount panel, driven by a BRIGGS & STRATTON 18-hp engine; 1½-inch preconnect, one-inch booster reel, two one-inch preconnected “whip lines” (four-foot lines operated by firefighters seated behind cab during pump and roll), and TFT Tornado remote control and bumper turret;
- HALE 2.1 Foamlogix foam injection system;
- UPF 260-gallon water and 10-gallon foam tanks; and
- RAMSEY 4½-ton portable winch with front and rear receivers.
The Perth Amboy (NJ) Fire Department uses this METALCRAFT MARINE fireboat to protect an industrial waterfront and marina on the Arthur Kill waterway. Deputy Chief William J. Barcheski says the department took into account the projected development of the waterway as well. The boat is also available for response into the Raritan River and along shorelines within Middlesex County.
Features/Equipment:
- Firestorm 36 model with 35-foot, six-inch length; 13-foot beam; and 18-inch draft;
- two CUMMINS 6CTA 300-hp diesel engines with two HAMILTON 322 jets;
- DARLEY PSM single-stage, 1,750-gpm pump with FEECON foam proportioning system with 55-gallon foam tank, five-inch Storz hydrant, two 2½-inch aft discharges, ELKHART Scorpion RF roof monitor, and ELKHART Spitfire bow monitor;
- push knee at bow;
- 500-pound davit;
- GARMIN radar/GPS;
- EMS bench in cabin and forward loading Stokes guides and roller (for sliding stretcher patient through cabin windshield from deck to bench); and
- BLS equipment and DEFIBTECH Lifeline AED.
