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Ambulances and Rescue Vehicles

November 1, 1981

ByFire Engineering Staff

Ambulances and Rescue Vehicles

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Special hazards and squad truck delivered to the Providence, R.I., Fire Department is on a Mack R model chassis with a 410-hp Maxidine diesel engine and a body by American Modular Body Corporation. The conversion was done by Ranger Emergency Vehicles. Including special equipment for haz-mat incidents, the vehicle weighs 26,000 pounds. Overall height is 10 feet 8 inches. The body is 16 feet long and the overall length is 27 feet.

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Road Rescue, Inc. offers nine different ambulance models incorporating the center-mount cot design. This floor plan provides the convenience and facilities for advance life support and mobile intensive care. The company offers over 300 custom options.

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The RT-1 emergency/rescue vehicle from Hurst Inc. and Reading Body Works Inc. has storage compartments built into the side walls of the body. Two are 24 inches deep for generators and compressors and are slide-mounted so the units can be pulled out for easy access. All other compartments are 20 inches deep. An alternate version, the hazardous materials rescue system, is fitted with special gear for handling spills or accidents involving dangerous substances.

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The Darien, Conn., Fire Department has recently taken delivery of this Saulsbury heavy-duty rescue truck. Mounted on a Ford C-8000 chassis, the unit is powered by a 210-hp Caterpillar 3208 diesel with an Allison MT-635 automatic transmission. The truck features a 12.5-kw diesel generator with remote start from the cab; eight quartz lights, two mounted on each side; two electric reels with 250 feet of cable; five roll-out trays; compartment under a full-length bench seat and an 8000-pound electric winch recessed under the front bumper.

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This heavy-duty rescue unit from Pierce has a lightweight all-aluminum body with sweep-out compartment floors, 26-inch full-depth side compartments and full-height walk-in crew area with interior storage. The body is a fully welded modular type and is transferable from chassis to chassis.

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Collins Industries, Inc., has redesigned the Crusader, a Type II ambulance. ft has been extended 18 inches beyond the standard Ford Super Van chassis. This new length provides 24 cubic feet of exterior cabinets which will accommodate backboards, folding cots, rescue tools and splinting equipment.

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By adding optional equipment such as lights and sirens, comfort and convenience items, cots, seat, stretchers, medical equipment and electrical equipment, this standard Franklin Ambulance can be upgraded, to meet specialized needs and be converted into a cardiac unit.

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