Porthmadog Fire Station`s Volvo FL260 Emergency 1 WR/L
Supplied by Thomas Hardie Commercials on Deeside, 21 new Volvo FL appliances are scheduled to enter service in North Wales in the coming months.
The specification includes a range of new equipment such as a power-assisted ladder gantry and drop down steps. There is also a new electronic control system for the Godiva Prima pump.
At only 2320 mm wide over the rear axles, the Volvos are designed for ease of access for both narrow streets and rural areas. The GRP bodywork was built and fitted out by Emergency One of Cumnock, Ayrshire. Storage under the ladder gantry has been maximised and there is more generous locker space available than on previous appliances.
The FLs, which are plated at 13,500kgs GVW and have been fully tilt-tested for stability, are equipped with rear air suspension. They have also been specified with a 6-speed Allison automatic transmission and integral retarder to reduce reliance on the foundation brakes.
In an initiative that saves fuel and reduces engine emissions, road speed is limited to 50 mph. However, the speed limiter is only active in eco-mode, when the blue lights are off.
Credit should be given to the Fleet manager & the workshop manager for design of this appliance.
Porthmadog Fire Station`s Volvo FL260 Emergency 1 WR/L
Supplied by Thomas Hardie Commercials on Deeside, 21 new Volvo FL appliances are scheduled to enter service in North Wales in the coming months.
The specification includes a range of new equipment such as a power-assisted ladder gantry and drop down steps. There is also a new electronic control system for the Godiva Prima pump.
At only 2320 mm wide over the rear axles, the Volvos are designed for ease of access for both narrow streets and rural areas. The GRP bodywork was built and fitted out by Emergency One of Cumnock, Ayrshire. Storage under the ladder gantry has been maximised and there is more generous locker space available than on previous appliances.
The FLs, which are plated at 13,500kgs GVW and have been fully tilt-tested for stability, are equipped with rear air suspension. They have also been specified with a 6-speed Allison automatic transmission and integral retarder to reduce reliance on the foundation brakes.
In an initiative that saves fuel and reduces engine emissions, road speed is limited to 50 mph. However, the speed limiter is only active in eco-mode, when the blue lights are off.
Credit should be given to the Fleet manager & the workshop manager for design of this appliance.