Rescue
49
Rescue 49
is a 2004 HME/ Horton rescue. Rescue
49 is powered by a Detroit Diesel Series 60 500 HP engine paired with
an Allison Transmission.
Other features include a climate controlled cab with seating for 10
firefighters, a 75 KW PTO driven generator, a 15 KW Hydraulic driven
generator, and has a Tomar light package. Rescue 49 is equipped with
a full supply of HURST rescue tools which include a Super ‘X’ Cutter,
Maverick tool, 32 inch spreader, (2) 60” rams, (2) 30” rams,
and a 20” ram. Along with vehicle rescue equipment the rescue
has a full line of water rescue and rope rescue equipment. The generators
power two Night Scan light towers with 12 1500 watt quartz lights.
Two other features that Rescue 49 has are a Scott revolve air bottle
filling station and a Rehab center. The Current rescue truck replaced
a 1985 Hahn rescue.
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Engine 49-2
Engine 49-2 is a 1996 KME Renegade pumper. Engine 49-2
is equipped with a HALE 1250 GPM pump with a 750 gallon tank. It is powered
by a Detroit
Diesel Series 60 500 HP engine paired with an Allison Transmission. Other
features include a climate controlled cab with seating for 10 firefighters,
7.5 KW Onan Generator, 10ton porta power, and a Whelen light package.
Along with misc. hand tools and gas powered equipment, Engine 49-2 carries
2400ft. of 5” hose, 500ft. of 3” hose, 600ft. of 2 ½” hose,
500ft. of 1 ¾” pre-connected hose, 400ft. of 1 ¾” dry
storage, and 300ft. of 1” forestry hose. The 1996 KME pumper replaced
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Marine 49
Marine 49
is a 1991 Chevrolet/ Utilimaster water rescue unit. This
unit has seating for 8 water rescue personnel. Marine 49 is fully equipped
for any type of water or ice rescue situations. It has over 2000ft. of
rope, line gun, under water camera, dry suits, ice commander suits, PFDs,
misc. hand tools, rehab center, command center, and a portable generator.
When dispatched for a water rescue the marine pulls boats 1 and 2, or
boat 3. The current marine unit replaced a 1984 Ford/ Horton water rescue
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Car 49
Car 49
is a 2004 Ford Expedition command unit. Car 49 has a built in
command center with a full compliment of mobile radios, dry erase board,
and map books. Other features include a Tomar light package, Hazmat books,
Pre-plan books, accountability board, water rescue equipment, lap top,
and misc. hand tools. The present Chiefs vehicle replaced a 1996 Ford
Bronco command vehicle. |
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