North Charleston’s HDR has storage space for everything from Stokes baskets to cord reels, extrication tools, air systems, cribbing, gas tools, fans, lights, a cascade system, and medical gear. Take a walk around the unit to learn how the department laid out its new walk-in Rescue.

CHASSIS

• Chassis: 94.75” Arrow XT™ 2-door cab
• Seating capacity: 2 
• Overall height: 11’ 1” 
• Overall length: 35’ 2” 
• GVW rating: 61,500 lb 
• Front axle: Meritor FL-943, 21,500 lb 
• Rear axle: Meritor MT-40-14X, 40,000 lb 
• Engine: Cummins X15, 505 hp, 1,850 torque 
• Towing: (3) Receiver tubes, (4) 9,000 lb rated rope anchors 

BODY 

• Material: Stainless steel walk-in 
• Shelving: Adjustable shelves, trays, and toolboards 
• Doors: Stainless steel hinged Generator: Onan 30 kW, PTO-driven 
• Heating/cooling: (3) Body air conditioning units with heat 
• Breathing air: 6,000 psi with fill enclosure and booster pump; (1) High pressure breathing air reel 
• Reels: (4) Hydraulic hose reels; (2) Electric cable reels 
• Storage: Interior bench seat with storage 
• Safety: Escape hatch with skylight

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