fireservice

There are three prime mover vehicles for each of the Fire and Rescue Services. The vehicles are based on a MAN 4 wheel drive, three axle vehicle fitted with a Multilift LHS (Load Hook Slider) hook lift loading system and adjustable electronically controlled air suspension system. The vehicles have a full 'blue light' capability and are fitted with communications and navigation equipment.

Modules

There will be five modules for each of the Fire and Rescue Services forming part of the New Dimension USAR Capability, numbered 1 to 5. Outline details of the modules are as follows:

Module 1

An enclosed unit based on a 20' ISO container with rear and side opening doors. The module provides USAR support in the early stages of an incident. Both sides can be opened via cantilever doors. The interior of the module will be fitted with racks and shelves in which the equipment will be stowed. The module has heating and ventilation capability.

• Scene assessment and safety.
• Technical search.
• Temporary shoring - metal.
• Power generation and lighting.
• Drills and concrete breakers.
• Safe working at height.
• Timber and timber cutting.
• Hand tools.
• Bolt and anchors.

Module 2

An enclosed unit based on a 20' ISO container with rear and side opening doors. The module provides heavy rescue equipment required at a major transport incident. Both sides can be opened via cantilever doors. The interior of the module will be fitted with racks and shelves in which the equipment will be stowed. The module has heating and ventilation capability.

• Hot cutting.
• Heavy hydraulic equipment.
• Confined space working.
• Rope access and rescue.
• Timber chain saws.
• Lifting and moving equipment.
• Power generation and lighting.
• Mechanics tools.
• Bolts and anchors.

Module 3

An enclosed unit based on a 20' ISO container with rear and side opening doors. The module provides heavy rescue support in the developing stages of an incident. Both sides can be opened via cantilever doors. The interior of the module will be fitted with racks and shelves in which the equipment will be stowed. The module has heating and ventilation capability.

• Timber shoring equipment.
• Nailing equipment.
• Bolts and anchors.
• Power generation and lighting.
• Large capacity air lift systems.
• Fast cut saws.
• Access and working platforms.
• Hydraulic breaking and breaching.

Module 4

An open unit based on a 20' ISO container with fixed sides to a height of 1.2m. The module is used to carry equipment, including a MPV and can also act as a tipper unit for the movement of debris. The rear of the module is a hinged gate allowing full width access to the module and the gate also incorporates a hinged flap for use when the module is operating as a tipper unit.

• Multi-Purpose Vehicle.
• MPV equipment.
• Power generation and lighting.
• Portable shelters.

Module 5

A flat-bed unit based on a 20' ISO container. The module is used to carry timber and equipment and incorporates a tilt cover and a load securing mechanism.

• Timber stock including cribbing, wedges and bulk timber.