VOLVO TRUCKS STRIKES BACK
WITH COBRA AT THE EMERGENCY
SERVICES SHOW - BIRMINGHAM NEC
Volvo Trucks exhibited a special 12-tonne
GVW FL-240 Fire Appliance fitted with the
installation kit for the latest ‘Cobra’ high
pressure, ‘cold cut’ fire extinguisher system
and 100% recyclable co-polymer, plastic
bodywork by Strong’s Plastic Products, at The
Emergency Services Show, which was held at
the Birmingham’s NEC.
Visitors to the Show inspected the 3.8 metre
wheelbase FL-240 on the Volvo Trucks stand,
which features the ‘Cobra’ cold cutting
extinguisher technique that uses a mixture
of water and cutting agents, delivered
at very high pressures via a nozzle system
mounted on a lance, carried and directed
by the firefighter. The technique can rapidly
cut through all known types of construction
materials, including concrete. Safety is aided
as the fire is combatted from the building’s
exterior via a hole so small that oxygen
cannot reach the source of the fire.
Thanks to the ‘Smart-Shaft’ drive-line system
installed on the FL-240, the ‘Cobra’ C360
kit installation can be operated either
simultaneously or independently in conjunction
with the Godiva water pump fitted to the
vehicle.
Specification of the Volvo FL also includes
fitment of the Allison AL205 6-speed automatic
transmission with PTO and a six person crew
cab. The drive axle is air suspended.
Volvo Trucks offers a range of Euro-6 vehicles
for the Emergency Services from the tough
and durable Volvo FL and FE to the highly
flexible Volvo FM.
All are available with a large range of cabs,
trims and horsepower ratings from 210hp-
460hp to suit all requirements from 10-tonnes
upwards and all are available with fully
automatic or automated gearboxes.
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