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The Brecknock Township Volunteer Fire Department in Pennsylvania took delivery of their new KME Wet Rescue.   KME Wet Rescues combine an engine with a rescue maximizing storage space, water capacity, functionality, and versatility while maintaining the smallest overall apparatus package available to the fire service.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS UNIT:

CAB/CHASSIS
PredatorTM Panther LFD Cab with 22” Raised Roof, Seating for 6
Custom Cab Storage
27” Front Bumper Extension with Hydraulic ReelsDRIVETRAIN
Engine: Cummins ISL 9 450 HP
Transmission: Allison 3000 EVSPUMP & TANK
Hale QMAX 1500 Pump
Foam PRO 2001 Foam System
500 Gallon UPF Poly Water Tank with 25 Gallon Foam Cell
One (1) 2.5” Discharge
Enclosed Pump Panels

BODY
180” FLEX Extra Long Body Constructed of 3/16” Aluminum
Storage for (9) SCBA Storage Containers
Under Hose Bed Ladder Storage
Aluminum Tread Plate Hose Bed Cover
Warn 9000 lbs. Portable Winch
Under Hose Bed Ladder Storage
Aluminum Tread Plate Hose Bed Cover
Warn 9000 lbs. Portable Winch
One (1) CMW Air Reel
One (1) CMW Cord Reel
Dual 26” Wide Coffin Compartments in Hosebed
Bauer Air Compressor and Fill Station

ELECTRICAL
Fire Research Scene Lights
Whelen Warning Light Package
Will-Burt Vertical Mast Light Tower
FireCom Wireless Intercom System
Hi-Viz FIRETECH Brow Light
Harrison 30 kW Generator
Three (3) Hydraulic CMW Reels

DIMENSIONS
Overall Height: 127”
Overall Length: 440”
Wheelbase: 224”

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Vander Fire Department Heavy Rescue

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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

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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.

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  • Features (Flyer)
  • CAD Drawing

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North Charleston Fire Department’s Heavy Rescue

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Heavy Rescue

North Charleston Fire Department’s WalkInHDR is prepared for all types of rescue. The apparatus features anchoring points on each side for technical rescues and has a winch on the front bumper. Inside the body, they selected a smooth aluminum-style wall. This rescue is prepared for technical rope rescue, structure collapse, confined space, and man-in-machine calls. 
Overall Height: 10’ 11”
Overall Length: 35’ 5.25”

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Make sure you check out the Bumper to Bumper Extrication: Extrication from Inside the Auto Industry Book

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