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CBFD firefighting robot

Castle Beach Fire Department has placed this Thermite RS3 firefighting robot in service. Shown with the removable plow assembly and positive pressure ventilator, the RS3 is one of the most advanced firefighting pieces the department has operated to date. Capable of being controlled up to 1500 ft away, the RS3 can assess dangerous situations and assist with extinguishing fires with the Elkhart Scorpion EXM2. The robot will be housed at Station 9 and will be transported by MVU9.

 

Technical specs:

Thermite RS3

Yanmar 3TNV88C 36.8 hp diesel engine

Removable plow assembly

Removable PPV ventilator capable of 9,200 cfm

20 hour runtime

2500 gpm Elkhart Scorpion EXM2 monitor

Track and vehicle cooling sprayers

 

 

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Uploaded on September 6, 2020