Rescue - 1

July 15, 2009
Rescue-1 is our first responding engine to vehicle accidents, vehicle fires, any rescue situation, and our second responding vehicle on fire calls. It houses our preconnected hydraulic Hurst spreaders and cutters on 100 feet of hydraulic hose each, Hurst rams, 9000lb winch, a Nightscan telescope light, 100 feet of air hose, and 100 feet of electric cord, both on self winding reels. The engine has a Waterous 1500 GPM pump and holds 750 gallons of water. Rescue-1 also is equipped with an integrated FoamPro foam system, and contains 5 jump seats with 3000lb MSA air packs.

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