Castle Beach FD
CBFD Rescue Platform 1
Rescue Platform 1 is a state of the art Rosenbauer T-Rex Articulating Platform that was modified in order to fit the narrow streets in Castle Beach! FDCB previously had a Bronto Skylift that the firefighters loved; however, the massive size of the vehicle, in conjunction with the weight of tools and number of responses as a front-line apparatus, took its toll rather quickly. With this in mind, the apparatus committee looked at several options to reduce the size and weight. The Snorkel was an attractive option at first, but the short aerial height and minimum side reach limited its applications. Then, one committee member brought up the idea of how most European platform trucks were on a single axle. In addition, since the proposed vehicle is not to be a first-due truck, it did not need to carry all the necessary equipment for truck operations (Ventilation, search and rescue, vehicle extrication, etc.). Hence, we inquired at several apparatus designers to see who would be able to develop a single axle chassis with an articulating platform. Of the companies that we talked to, only Rosenbauer submitted a bid and thus, became the designer for the rig. Since that time, several modifications were made so that the vehicle would be able to carry equipment for its primary goals (High angle rescue, Low angle rescue, Confined space rescue, rope rescue). Although this apparatus is cross-staffed by Rescue 1, a full-time engineer and firefighter are assigned to this vehicle so that it can respond when needed without Rescue 1 having to return to the station to pick it up.
Technical specs:
2017 Spartan Evolution Cab with Rosenbauer body and modified T-Rex Articulating Platform.
100' vertical reach
78' side reach at 0 degrees
18' special articulating jib that allows for below grade operations.
Platform can also pivot 48 degrees both to the left and to the right without any restrictions.
Platform has a capacity of 1400 lbs. when dry and 1150 pounds when flowing 1500 gpm. thru the waterway
Detroit Diesel DD13 Engine
Code 3 lighting
Federal Q2B siren
Whelen Epsilon siren
Bumper mounted battery operated Holmatro extraction equipment.
Hale Qmax 2000 gpm pump
CBFD Rescue Platform 1
Rescue Platform 1 is a state of the art Rosenbauer T-Rex Articulating Platform that was modified in order to fit the narrow streets in Castle Beach! FDCB previously had a Bronto Skylift that the firefighters loved; however, the massive size of the vehicle, in conjunction with the weight of tools and number of responses as a front-line apparatus, took its toll rather quickly. With this in mind, the apparatus committee looked at several options to reduce the size and weight. The Snorkel was an attractive option at first, but the short aerial height and minimum side reach limited its applications. Then, one committee member brought up the idea of how most European platform trucks were on a single axle. In addition, since the proposed vehicle is not to be a first-due truck, it did not need to carry all the necessary equipment for truck operations (Ventilation, search and rescue, vehicle extrication, etc.). Hence, we inquired at several apparatus designers to see who would be able to develop a single axle chassis with an articulating platform. Of the companies that we talked to, only Rosenbauer submitted a bid and thus, became the designer for the rig. Since that time, several modifications were made so that the vehicle would be able to carry equipment for its primary goals (High angle rescue, Low angle rescue, Confined space rescue, rope rescue). Although this apparatus is cross-staffed by Rescue 1, a full-time engineer and firefighter are assigned to this vehicle so that it can respond when needed without Rescue 1 having to return to the station to pick it up.
Technical specs:
2017 Spartan Evolution Cab with Rosenbauer body and modified T-Rex Articulating Platform.
100' vertical reach
78' side reach at 0 degrees
18' special articulating jib that allows for below grade operations.
Platform can also pivot 48 degrees both to the left and to the right without any restrictions.
Platform has a capacity of 1400 lbs. when dry and 1150 pounds when flowing 1500 gpm. thru the waterway
Detroit Diesel DD13 Engine
Code 3 lighting
Federal Q2B siren
Whelen Epsilon siren
Bumper mounted battery operated Holmatro extraction equipment.
Hale Qmax 2000 gpm pump