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Hazmat 1 Driver's side

The brand new Hazmat 1 is here! FDCB is proud to present the heart of the Hazardous Materials Team! Larger than its single-axle predecessor, this beast now carries all the department's Hazmat equipment that used to be stored in the station. This apparatus can also serve as a command center, and the walk-through rescue box allows firefighters to dress for the appropriate situation, albeit a hazardous incident or water rescue incident.

 

Specifications:

2014 Pierce Velocity with a walk-through compartment

2-door split-tilt cab

Inflatable rescue raft

Department mounted tool box

Chemical analysis lab

MSDS handbooks

CO monitors

Level A and B entry suits

Testing equipment and meters

GC/MS (Gas chromatography/ Mass Spectrum) portable unit for immediate identification of unknown substance

Leak kits for chlorine and other dangerous chemicals

Sparkless power-tools

Decon equipment

Oil Absorbents

Recovery drums

Emulsifiers

Immersion suits

 

 

8-man Crew:

Captain/ Incident commander

Engineer/ Safety Officer

3x Firefighter/ Hazmat Specialist

3x Firefighter/ Hazmat Specialist/ CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives) specialist

 

 

Credits:

Denver HAMER 1

Seattle Hazmat 1

Newberg, OR Engine 20

FDNY Hazmat 1

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