| abstract |
The present invention discloses and claims a single vehicle that has full fire fighting capability in combination with full medical rescue and transport capability. Provided is a transport pumper of conventional design having a crew cab with four entrances, a large capacity fire pump, a tank containing a quantity of water, another tank containing a quantity of foam, a substantial length and diameter of fire hose, ground ladders, a side controlled pump operator's panel, and all other necessary equipment to be in substantial compliance with NFPA Standard 1901. Provided on the same chassis as the pumper is a transporter including rear entry double doors for patients, a rear dump capability, two patient carrying capabilities, air conditioning, a side entrance door and all necessary equipment be in substantial compliance with federal standard KKK-A-1822E for a rescue transport. The transport is modified only to the extent necessary to accommodate ground ladders and a hose bed on the top of the transport. The vehicle concept is one of a modular design using standardized equipment already familiar to fire rescue personnel which can be readily refurbished and replaced with conventional equipment at minimal cost. |