The Chesapeake Fire Department,
located in the Tidewater area of Virginia, took delivery
of a Hackney DF1182 Heavy Technical Rescue featuring
nine (9) 82" high X 40" wide compartments
and a 74" wide X 57" high wheelhouse compartment.
The unit was sold Steve Zeliff with TruckCenter of
Tidewater and is mounted on an American LaFrance Eagle
with 400 hp Series 60 Detroit. The focal point of
the truck is the Avenger 36 Breathing Air System which
incorporates an Ingersoll-Rand 26.5 cfm compressor,
RevolveAir fill station in the rear; and computerized
operations module that does everything but change
the SCBA bottles. The 20 hp compressor is powered
by an Onan Pro Tec 40KW, 3-phase PTO generator. For
scene lighting, there are two (2) 1500 watt Focus
flood lights mounted on the left and right upper side
body roof rails and a Focus tri-pod flood light on
the left rear of the body. Two Hannay cord reels with
200' 10/3 cord provide remote power and lighting options.
Two (2) utility air hose reels are connected to a
reducer regulator integral to the breathing air system
for unlimited power tool operations and inflation.
A ladder compliment is carried in a special compartment
on the roof that permits simple loading and unloading
to ground level. Ladders included were 35' two-section;
16' roof; and 12' combo. Special storage compartments
were provided for a rescue tri-pod assembly; stokes
basket stretchers; multiple sliding trays; tilting
trays and adjustable shelves. A 12,000 lb. Warn winch
is mounted on the extended front bumper. Warning systems
include a Federal Q2B siren and Whelen total strobe
upper and lower zone warning lights.
