New Rescue Arrives!

It's here! It's here!!

Eight members left Rising Sun on Wednesday July 24, 2002 to begin their trip to the Pierce factory in Appleton, Wisconsin.  Making the trip were Rescue Committee Chairman and Fire Chief Earl Kerchevale; President and Rescue Captain Jim Kyte; Rescue Committee members Wesley Cameron, Aaron Haines, Tracy Tomlinson, and Wade Wiley; and Engineers Charlie Cameron and Charlie Goodie.

They arrived about 15 hours later, and after a short rest began the task of the final inspection on the latest edition to the firefighting fleet.  They found most everything in order, with only a few minor items to change, and a few enhancements to make.  The Pierce workers are top notch, and set to work immediately. The group started back with the new Rescue 871 early Saturday and arrived in Rising Sun about 3am Sunday morning.

There is still much work to be done before the unit is placed in service, as we work to get the equipment laid out and mounted in a logical, efficient manner. Hopefully, it will be answering calls by the end of September.

A couple items have changed from the original plans, final specs on the apparatus are as follows:

GENERAL FEATURES-
• Pierce walk-around Heavy Duty Rescue
• Dash 2000 custom chassis with 67" 6-man cab and 22" raised roof.
• 21.5' custom aluminum rescue body.
• 217" wheelbase, 98" Body Height
• 52,500 lbs. GVW Rating
• 21,500 lbs. Meritor FL-943 Front axle
• 31,000 lbs. Meritor RS30-185 Single Rear axle

POWER TRAIN-

• Detroit Series 60 12.7L 470 Hp Engine
• Allison HD4060P 5-spd automatic transmission
• Wabco ABS Brake System
• Jacobs Engine Brake
• OnSpot automatic tire chains
• Plymovent-compatible Exhaust System
• 75 gal. Fuel tank
• Alcoa 22.5" Aluminum Wheels
• Niehoff C712-2 400 amp Alternator

PUMP -

• Hale AP50 500gpm PTO mid-mount pump
• FeeCon Around-the-pump foam System
• 300 gal. Poly Water Tank
• 30 gal. Poly Foam Cell

WARNING-

• Whelen Series 600 Front & Rear Directionals, Tail Lights, Back-up Lights
• Whelen Optiscene Rear Scene Lights
• Whelen Edge 9310 Light bar
• Whelen 900 Strobe Rear & Side Upper Body Lights
• Whelen 600 Strobe Front & Lower Side Lights
• Whelen Smart Arrow Messenger, rear.
• Roto-Ray rotating warning light
• Grover Air Horns
• Code 3 3692 200w Electronic Siren
• Whelen SA-40 low-profile Speaker
• Federal Q2B Mechanical Siren

CAB FEATURES-

• Stainless Steel scuff plates at Door Jambs
• Stainless Steel scuff plate on Roof Slope
• Velvac #2010 West Coast Mirrors, heated & remote
• Seats Inc. 911 SCBA Seating for all crew members.
• 26" extended Front Bumper

BODY FEATURES-

• Dover Anodized Aluminum Roll-up Doors
• Retractable Stairway ladder.
• 60", 60", 57", 60" Side Compartments
• 60" Rear Compartment
• 8" deep under body Slide Drawer
• (3) 62" long slide-out Tool boards
• (2) full height slide-out Tool Boards
• (2) 500 lbs. slide-out Trays
• (3) 500 lbs. slide-out Floor-mounted Trays
• (4) 200 lbs. slide-out/tilt-down Trays

SPECIAL FEATURES-

• Pierce Command Zone advanced Electronics
• Sierra Wireless Modem MP200
• Sigtronics US-12S 8 position Vehicle Intercom System
• Intec CVC320HXL Camera
• Class III/IV Hitch Receivers: Front, Rear, Both Sides of Body.
• (4) Hurst Hydraulic reels, two each side.
• (2) Hurst 220v Simo Power Units, one each side.

EQUIPMENT-

• Warn XD9000i 9,000 lbs. Multi-mount Winch
• Duo-Safety 24' Extension Ladder
• Duo-Safety 14' Roof Ladder
• Duo-Safety 10' Fresno Attic Ladder
• Duo-Safety 6' & 8' Pike Poles

ELECTRICAL-

• Harrison 30Kw Hydraulic PTO Single Phase Generator
• Hannay 1600 Electric Reel, each side, 10/4 yellow, 20 Amp, 220v, 200'

LIGHTING-

• Fire Research 750w FC200 Focus Recessed lighting, F/R Side Body (4)
• Fire Research 750w S75 Focus Front Visor Light
• Fire Research 750w FC600 Focus Tripod Lights, Rear Mounted
• Will-Burt TMD 5-20 Light Mast, dual tilt, (4) Nova 1500w lights.

BREATHING AIR-

• (4) HC-6000 DOT Cascade Bottles
• SpaceSaver Model 100A vertical, 2 bottle Fill Enclosure
• Low Pressure Tool Air Hose Reel, each side 200'

In addition, there will be a full complement of hand, power, electric and air tools, as well as equipment for ice/water rescue, confined space/technical rescue, and firefighting.

The stabilization and vehicle rescue equipment carried will be extensive, including; a complete Hurst 215 Ton Air Bag Set, a complete Paratech Vehicle Stabilization Rescue Strut Kit, and a unique "double" Hurst hydraulic rescue system featuring a Hurst "Jaws of Life" heavy duty spreader, a "X-Tractor" heavy duty curved blade cutter, a "Maverick" combination tool, and a Multi-Tool Manifold Block pre-connected at all times.

CFCRS wishes to thank the Rescue Committee and other contributing members who have worked over the past 2 1/2 years to see this project completed.  We would also like to extend a special thanks to the American Legion Post 194 in Rising Sun, Md. for their pledge of $100,000 over the next 5 years towards equipping the apparatus.

CFCRS
August 03, 2002