Sunday, August 2, 2020

Harrisonburg Rescue Squad's Squad 41

While on vacation I spotted this beautiful rescue truck at the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad. I reached out to The Rescue Boss followers and got some pics and info about the truck. Followers Dustin Gladwell, Chris French and Stanley Barbour who all provided pics and info. Here's a little info about the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad from their Facebook page:

The Harrisonburg Rescue Squad is a volunteer agency that provides service to Harrisonburg and parts of Rockingham County. HRS owns and maintains a full fleet complete with ambulances, response vehicles, a Heavy Rescue Vehicle, and a Mass Casualty Incident Response Unit. We offer new member training, EVOC certification, and many other EMS courses. R40 has over 120 active volunteer members and responds to over 7,200 calls-for-service per year. The volunteers take pride in the ability to provide extensive life-saving services to the local community.

Here's Harrisonburg Rescue Squad's website https://www.harrisonburgrescue.org/about/

Chassis:
• Velocity chassis, 70” cab w/20” raised roof
• Wheelbase: 255.5”
• Overall Height: 11’ – 6”
• Overall Length: 41’ – 8.87”
• 5-person cab seating capacity
• GVW Rating: 68,000 lbs.
• Frame Rails: 13.38”
• Front Axle: TAK-4® independent front suspension, 24,000 lbs.
• Rear Axle: Meritor MT44-14X, 44,000 lbs.
• Engine: DDC DD13, 500 hp, 1650 torque
• Transmission: Allison EVS 4500
• Side Roll and Frontal Impact Protection
• Bumper: 26” w/ full width raised tool tray/officer side reel storage
• Winch: Warn Olympus 25,000 lb. front fixed
• Command Zone™ advanced electronics system

Rescue Body:
• 300” heavy duty stainless steel body o 30” deep side compartments o 24.5” deep roof storage compartments
• Tank: 250 gallon
• Pump: Waterous 250 GPM, single stage
• Foam System: FoamPro 1600 foam system with 10 gallon foam tank
• 40 kW Lima 3 Phase frame mounted generator
• EMS storage in crew cab area with driver side exterior access
• NFPA light package: Code 3 Upper and Lower Warning Lights
• Scene Lighting: Whelen Pioneer PCP2 lights, Body roof mounted Command Light
• Pump Control and Outlets: Electric controlled pump valves o Front bumper and side 2.50” outlets
• Compartment Equipment: Full Complement of Adjustable Shelves, Slide out Trays, Toolboards, Tilt trays and custom equipment racks
• Rear Compartment: Custom equipment rack designed for trench rescue equipment, NFPA ladder compliment, miscellaneous storage
• (5) roof hatch compartments with forward recess for light tower
• Body Accessories: Recessed electric awning, 9000# rated rope tie off anchors, rear davit arm mount, 9500# winch rated points around perimeter, underbody crib compartments
• Breathing Air System: (6) 6000 UN bottle cascade system, RSP two bottle fill station, custom Eagle air control panel, dual pressure Sierra booster pump, Dual CMW breathing air tool air reel
• Tool Air System: Atlas-Copco 5hp 16.7CFM/217psi roof mounted compressor
• Hydraulic Tool System: Genesis 5 tool outlets, 3 CMW reels, 2 power units

Here's a youtube video showcasing this truck

https://youtu.be/dqV6Efp7CZE



















Thanks for the info folks.