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| Rescue 706 is our department’s primary response vehicle for automobile accidents. This heavy rescue carries equipment needed to remove victims from any type of accident from car crashes to industrial accidents and is our first out unit for such calls and is followed by an engine. Rescue 706 started its time in our station in 1986. Manufactured by Marion Body Works in Marion, WI, and sold by Johnson Fire Equipment, this unit was first used as the Squad truck on our department responding to fire type incidents to transport personnel and fire fighting equipment such as spare SCBA bottles, portable lighting, and ventilation fans and saws. This role now is filled by Squad 708. When purchased Unit 706 replaced a step van bread truck delivery type vehicle where firefighters and equipment were piled together in the back of the unit on the way to a call. Upon delivery of the new Squad 708 in 2006 this unit was moved to the rescue truck. When the RCFD first purchased 706 new in 1986, the body was installed on a 2-door GMC chassis with a walk through into the squad body where 9 firefighters could ride to an incident. The GMC had a gas engine, manual transmission and hydraulic brakes. In the fall of 2009, due to the chassis getting tired, while the body was in excellent we purchased a new chassis to replace the old one and installed the used body on it. This work as well as upgrades to the warning lighting system was all done by department members. The new chassis and body were taken back to Marion Body Works, the origional body builder and a PTO generator and a Wil-Burt light tower were installed by Marion as well as the addition of the front bumper extension and receiver winch mounting. The new Freightliner chassis has a diesel engine, automatic transmission, and air brakes, and will last us for years to come. At the time of this upgrade, the body was modified to eliminate the squad seating to allow for more equipment storage in the walk in area. This included covering the walk through on the front of the body, as well as cabinet modifications on the officers side of the truck that turned the cabinets into full height and depth from the outside while eliminating the inside squad bench. The 25kw PTO driven generator and a 9000 watt light tower that was added at the time of this refurbishment was paid for entirely with funds from our firefighter’s dances. This lighting turns the darkness of a night time accident scene to a well lit area for firefighter safety. Carried on Rescue 706 is our primary jaws of life and rescue equipment, along with a variety of tools and equipment ranging from air packs and spare bottles, an air refill system, ventilation saws & fans, salvage covers, a large assortment of hand tools, basic first aid supplies, an incident command area, and much more. 706 responds as a rescue truck to all accident calls in our district. This unit is first out the doors of our station on 1 of every 3 calls to assist accident victims with the equipment needed to free them from their vehicles, or if no one is pinned and in need of assistance it has the supplies to clean up spilled fluids from the autos or direct traffic as needed. Both Rescue 706 and Squad 708 have bodies built by a quality manufacturer who listened to our needs, that are designed to be re-chassied in the future to save the taxpayers in our district a large sum of money as the unit ages. Click here to see photos of the body being installed on the new chassis. |
| Cab and Chassis | Squad Body | Electrical Systems |
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| 2010 Freightliner M2 Chassis 6 man cab – 3 in SCBA seats 315 hp – Cummins ISC series diesel engine Allison EVS3000P transmission 13,220 front and 23,000 rear axles Rud automatic tire chains Kussmaul battery conditioner Safety Vision back up camera |
16’ long all aluminum construction body Squad body remounted on to new chassis in 2009 Walk-in rear body with equipment storage Exterior cabinets on both sides of body Squad bench seat for rehab use 1- 200’ electric cord reels with 4 outlet boxes 12000# Ramsey winch |
Whelen and Sho-Me led warning lights Onan 25kw PTO driven generator 2- 1500 watt telescoping lights on rear of body 2- 500 watt telescoping lights on front of body Will-Burt 9000 watt roof mounted light tower 6- 12v scene lights |
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| 3 Scott air packs w/ spare bottles 10 bottle spare SCBA bottle rack 4- 6000psi breathing air storage tanks SCBA fill system Misc hand tools ISG thermal camera |
Water, carbon dioxide, and dry chemical fire extinguishers Positive pressure ventilation fans Ventilation power saws Salvage covers Portable lighting and electric reels Holmatro jaws of life equipment |
Paratech lifting bags high and low pressure Paratech strut assortment Assortment of wood cribbing Traffic cones Spill control and containment devices Rope rescue equipment |
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| Drivers Front 120/240 volt breaker box Generator display Light tower controls Spare SCBA bottles Air bag and air tool bottles 12,000# Ramsey winch Extrication door post covers |
Drivers 2nd from Front Holmatro “Jaws of Life” rescue tools All tools “Core Technology” 2- DPU 31 Duo pumps 4050 Cutter 4020 Cutter 4242 Spreader 4150 Combi tool 3331 Ram -39” spread 4350 Ram – 50” spread Spare jaws tips Tennis balls Power Hawk non-hydraulic rams |
Drivers Side above Wheel Oil dry spill absorbent 4- 25’ jaws hoses Pulling chains Jaws pulling tips & ram extensions Door rocker plates Steering wheel air bag cover Extrication blanket Staging tarp Manila rope |
Drivers Side Rear 2200 watt portable generator Holmatro twin line hose single tool pump Cut off saw Chain saw Leaf blower Portable electric cord reels 2- 500w floodlights Spill catch pans Come-a-longs Push broom heads |
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| Drivers Rear Electric ventilation fan Paratech rescue struts and extensions |
Drivers Rear below Walk-in Door 200’ Electric cord reel w/ 4 outlet box |
Curbside Rear Traffic cones Hand tools Forcible entry tools Shovels |
Rear Body Walk-in Curb Side 4- 6000 psi breathing air storage tanks SCBA bottle fill system Pike poles – assorted lengths 10’ attic ladder Broom handles Streamlight lightboxes Paratech strut bases and tops Spill control kits Rescue harnesses Stokes basket and backboard |
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| Rear Body Walk-in Drivers Side 3 person rehab bench 14’ Fresno extension ladder Portable radios ISG Thermal Camera Streamlight lightboxes 20# Dry Chemical extinguisher 20# Carbon Dioxide extinguisher 20# Water extinguisher Spill cans Salvage tubs Poly stokes basket with backboard Traffic control stop/slow signs Crowd control devices Traffic vests Basic first aid and medical supplies Paratech high lift bags Paratech high pressure bags Salvage covers Holmatro 2020 wedge Twin line jaws hose Champion rescue tool with cutting or crimping tips |
Curb Side Front Cribbing and shoring lumber 2×4, 4×4, 2×6, & wedges Step chocks Poly 4×4 Lincoln logs Vehicle officers pack (bolt cutters, pliers, window punches, seat belt cutters) |
Curb Side 2nd from Front Rescue rope Technical rescue rigging Paratech tripod kit |
Curb Side above Wheel Paratech high pressure lifting bags Rescue 42 composite struts Sawzall Strut rachet straps and anchors Hand tools Bottle jacks Wood plugs |
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| Curb Side Rear Porta power Turbo flares Ajax air hammer Air saw Lifting bag regulators & hoses Paratech air distribution cart |
On Squad Body Roof Will-Burt 9000 watt light tower Extends 15’ above roof Light heads swivel left & right Light heads tilt up & down |
Crew Cab Seating Area 3 SCBA seats Storage under bench seats |
Crew Cab Seating Area Latex gloves Hands-free traffic direction headsets |