Rescue 282

2023 HME-Ahrens Fox on a Marion Body.

R-282 serves many functions. It is outfitted with a 15 KW hydraulic generator and 9,000 watt light tower. It responds to all fire scenes, motor vehicle accidents, and search & rescue calls. R-282's firefighting equipment includes; 7 Scott SCBA's, a Bullard Thermal Imaging Camera, an air bottle fill cascade system, exhaust fans, a portable generator, and various hand  & battery operated tools. It carries our vehicle extrication equipment including;   Amkus hydraulic and battery operated spreaders, cutters, and rams, Paratech air bags and struts, composite cribbing, and pneumatic chisel set. Other equipment found on R-282 include; cold water rescue equipment and wet suits, rope rescue, hazmat, and traffic control items. R-282 also houses an AED & basic life support EMS supplies.