The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has taken delivery of a new 2016 "Century" 50-ton Heavy Rescue which will replace our current 40-ton Heavy Rescue (HR56). The LAFD Design, Purchase, and Fleet Maintenance Teams, once again, developed a state-of-the-art apparatus, which is commensurate with our status as a leader in the fire service.
This project involved over a year of preparation which included specification development, grant funding procedures and contract development. The design team was present for all phases of apparatus construction including a final inspection with the manufacturer in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Some of the new features and enhancements on the 2016 Heavy Rescue include:
• Cummins ISX, 15 Liter, 550 horsepower motor with 18 speed Fuller transmission
• 50-ton lift capacity
• Two (2) Turret winches were added giving the operator four (4) cables to use for recovery operation and load stabilizing
• “Vista Glow” amber light package added to better illuminate the apparatus during night time operations
• All LED scene and work lights
• Extended boom reach, which allows for 6-8’ additional extension
• “Load Limit” sensor added to boom. This system alerts the operator as to load amount being picked up by the rotator boom which will help prevent overloading and create a safer operating parameters
• Back-up camera