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The fleet comprises of demountable module carried by a prime mover vehicle. A module is an enclosed unit based on a 20ft container with rear and side opening doors. Both sides can be opened via cantilever doors. The interior of the module is fitted with racks and shelves in which the equipment is stowed. The module has a heating and ventilation capability.

Module 1
First Strike

Scene assessment & safety
Technical search (cameras, listening devices)
Temporary shoring – metal
Power generation & lighting
Drills and concrete breakers
Safe working at height
Timber and timber cutting
Hand tools
Bolt and anchors
Gas Analysers

Module 2
Heavy lifting & moving and hot cutting

Hot cutting
Heavy hydraulic equipment
Confined space working
Rope access & rescue
Timber chain saws
Lifting & moving equipment
Power generation & lighting
Mechanics tools
Bolts and anchors

Module 3
Breaching and breaking

Timber shoring equipment
Nailing equipment
Bolts & anchors
Power generation & lighting
Large capacity air lift systems
Fast cut saws
Access & working platforms
Hydraulic breaking & breaching

Module 4
Multi-purpose vehicle

An open unit based on a 20’ ISO container with fixed sides to a height of 1.2m. The module will be used to carry equipment, including a MPV and can also act as a tipper unit for the movement of debris. The rear of the module is a hinged gate allowing full width access to the module and the gate also incorporates a hinged flap for use when the module is operating as a tipper unit.

Multi-Purpose Vehicle
MPV equipment (Bucket & Forks)
Power generation & lighting
Portable shelters

Module 5
Timber

A flat-bed module is used to carry timber and equipment and incorporates a tilt-cover and a load securing mechanism

Timber stock including cribbing, wedges and bulk timber used for wood shoring, crib stacking, working platforms, blocking and chocking

Crew Bus

The crew bus is utilised for transportation of personnel, PPE and equipment to incidents.  It has full emergency response capability.

Vehicle for Canine Transport
(Expected Autumn 2007)

An enclosed vehicle with a crew cab and rear compartment suitable for the transport of search and rescue canine(s). The vehicle will be fitted with the appropriate environmental controls, communications equipment and have a ‘blue-light’ capability.

Picture to follow on arrival