Brickadia US&R 36

Brickadia Fire Rescue has placed this 2020 Pierce Enforcer tandem-axle rescue in service as US&R 36! This is the department’s first ever urban search and rescue apparatus and will greatly enhance their technical rescue capabilities. Since US&R 36 is only staffed by an engineer and a captain (with additional personnel from other companies), the committee decided to install a command center in lieu of where the crew would usually sit. Due to several freeways and major roads, this apparatus was designed to respond to most, if not all, motor vehicle accidents with trapped parties. As part of CA-RTF4, Brickadia can supply a rescue team and equipment that specializes in collapse, high angle, low angle, and trench rescues.

 

Technical specs:

2020 Pierce Enforcer

TAK-4 independent front suspension

525-hp Detroit Diesel DD13 engine

Allison EVS 4500 automatic transmission

25,000-lb. hydraulic rear winch

12,000-lb. front Ramsey winch

20-kW Onan hydraulic PTO-driven generator

185-cfm Vanair PTO-driven air compressor

Code 3 Lighting

B&M Super Chief Siren

Federal Signal Touchmaster Siren

Grover Air horns

Forcible entry tools

Holmatro EVO3 extraction tools

Liberator 4000 crane

Inflatable raft

Cribbing and airbags for stabilization

Paratech struts

96' of ground ladders

Level-A personal protective gear and immersion suits

Rigging gear

Arcair Slice MAPP and oxyacetylene cutting tools

4 different kinds of saws

Lifting bags

10- 20- and 30-ton jacks

Rocco rope systems

Elevator kits

Air manifold cart with assorted tools

Pipeline keys (water and gas)

Pavement breakers

.45-caliber line guns

2- and 3-ton grip hoists

Rabbit tools

Hydra rams

Exothermic torches

Subway equipment

Gas and electric generators

Various meters

Thermal imaging cameras

Sperian Warrior 45-min SCBAs with spare tanks

 

Inspired by:

LAFD US&R 88

Chula Vista USAR 53

San Diego US&R 2

Santa Monica US&R 2

Elizabeth, NJ Rescue 1

 

Credits:

David H for inspiring the compartments

Abeed M for the lettering and words of encouragement

 

Builder’s note:

I am beyond stoked at how well this rig turned out! From expanding the size of the cabinets, to installing a functional tool board, I can definitely say that this one of my most ambitious projects so far!

 

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Done