You know that your rescue has two important responsibilities : to safely transport your firefighters and your equipment to the scene of an event . If it ’ s time to start thinking about getting a new rescue build , there are three must-have features you will want to include :
1 . SABRE-VENT
Sabre-Vent is the ventilation system that ’ s installed on a unit to assist in air circulation . It ’ s good for when bunker gear is stored on the unit . With the cost of emergency vehicles spiraling upwards , it is crucial to make sure the investment in a new truck will last for many years . Fortunately , Sabre-Vent offers great protection at a reasonable price . Years of design and manufacturing refinements make this product a trusted and most-efficient method for preventing premature damage and limiting unsafe atmospheric work environments .
This powerful system circulates fresh air into every storage compartment of your vehicle while it is parked in the station . A programmable timer is prewired for shoreline power .
Consisting of a 400 cfm blower unit which forces air through a loop of 1½ " perforated PVC pipe , the Sabre-Vent provides 1,000 – 1,300 daily air changes per compartment . The closed-loop concept assures a consistent air flow . Sabre-Vent is supplied in kit form and can be installed on new or existing equipment .
Sabre-Vent can be designed to provide venting for virtually all makes and sizes of chassis styles . Because of its efficiency in fighting corrosion damage by water and condensation , Sabre-Vent pays for itself within a short time by reducing or eliminating costly repairs or replacements . Other features include the following :
• Helps prevent rusting of compartments
• Lessens chance of buildup of volatile and noxious fumes
• Diminishes mildew damage and odors
• Fits all popular styles of trucks
• Blower unit mounts vertically or horizontally
• Curved fittings will not restrict air flow
• Closed-loop design provides even circulation — front to back , top to bottom
• Perforations deliver ample supply of fresh air to all compartments
• PVC pipe and fittings negotiate all angles and turns
• Pipe mounts in out-of-the-way areas and won ’ t interfere with equipment storage or retrieval
2 . ZICO QSD – QUIK SWING DOWN SCBA BRACKETS .
These are SCBA brackets which drop down to allow a firefighter to back into the SCBA so they are safely able to don the air pack . If your crew cab is getting cramped , the Zico QSD enables a firefighter to easily put on compartment-stored SCBAs . This is a great choice for the Clean Cab Concept and reducing firefighter exposure to harmful carcinogens . Firefighters can quickly slip into breathing apparatus from a comfortable standing position , even when the SCBA is stored in high or low compartments . The swing devices are made of high-tensile strength aluminum and are virtually maintenance-free .
3 . COMMAND LIGHT TOWER
Command Light Tower can save the lives of both firefighters and motorists . Recently , the Emergency Responder Safety Institute ( ERSI ) released its annual report showing a rise in struck-by fatality deaths of US roadway responders . In addition , the report addressed bright white lights , which cause glare and visibility problems for crews and motorists alike . Consequently , ERSI is recommending multi-level or high-rise light systems that rise above obstructing views and create visibility farther away from the scene .
The use of light towers will enhance roadside safety . An illumination comparison performed by Command Light illustrates how truck-mounted fire truck scene lights fail to stack up against a light tower . The study made it apparent that only half of the truck-mounted fire truck scene lights are directed at the locale , which is not a good investment of expensive LEDs . What ’ s more , the eye-level lights create blinding glare for the crews .
Command Light ’ s patented movement clusters all of your fixtures , similar to stadium lights , which allow light to gather and be directed for maximum output at the best angle . Command Lights are available in different sizes and light head configurations . There are different light head manufacturers available , and most importantly , they are extremely efficient in lighting up the scene safely around the truck and crew .
We are happy to help with all of your questions regarding your new rescue build as well as the features we would recommend for your crew ’ s maximum safety .
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