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10 Tips for Laying Out a Walk-Around Rescue

Though walk-in Rescues have long been the preferred style by many fire departments, fire apparatus manufacturers have seen an increase in walk-around Rescue orders over the past several years. As fire departments are being asked to respond to more unique and specific emergencies that require more equipment than just for structural firefighting, they need vehicles that can carry this extra gear, and walk-around Rescues provide significantly more compartment storage space than walk-ins.

A new walk-around Rescue is a great opportunity to firm up your mission plan and have your tools combat-ready. To help you do just that, here are a few tricks, tips, and things to think about when laying out your next walk-around rescue.

Marion Body Works Unveils Innovative Rescue Pumper at FDIC 2015

FDIC has always been one of our favorite events to attend, and this year is no different. Last year, we unveiled our 50th anniversary demo Pumper and Aerial, as well as a recently delivered Rescue unit for the Sugar Creek Township Fire Department. We’re always excited to show off the new features and innovations that we’ve added to our apparatus arsenal, and this year we have something even more impressive to unveil at Booth 3247.

Why a Rescue Pumper Has Evolved Into An Essential Tool In Today’s Fire Service

When it comes time to purchase a new apparatus for your fire department, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of the different options. There’s a lot you need to consider when figuring out which apparatus will be the most effective and efficient, and even the most experienced committees still struggle to decide on the best specs and features.

As the number of non-fire-related responses continues to rise, however, fire departments across the country are starting to downsize their fleets in an attempt to stay under budget. This has changed the way departments approach buying a new apparatus.

6 Tips for Specifying Your Next Rescue Apparatus Purchase

A rescue apparatus can be one of the most challenging projects for an apparatus committee. Because each rescue apparatus is highly customized to fit each department’s unique needs, the committee is forced to make a number of difficult decisions regarding the apparatus’ size, additional features, storage compartments, and more.

To help your committee plan and design the perfect rescue apparatus for your department, the build team here at Marion has put together these useful tips for planning your next rescue purchase: