The Windsor Heights (WV) Volunteer Fire Department replaced a smaller vehicle with this JB-RES-Q rescue truck. It performs a variety of duties, according to

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John M. Malecky

The Windsor Heights (WV) Volunteer Fire Department replaced a smaller vehicle with this JB-RES-Q rescue truck. It performs a variety of duties, according to Chief David E. Arthurs. The department uses the truck for first-responder calls for the county EMS provider, for rescue calls, as a personnel squad, and as a command center for extended emergencies. The four-square-mile jurisdiction has a population of 1,000 and includes the Ohio County Airport.

Features/Equipment:

•INTERNATIONAL 4700LP chassis with 176-inch wheelbase;

•cab seating for two;

•INTERNATIONAL DT 466E 230-hp diesel engine;

•ALLISON MT-653 automatic transmission;

•14-foot aluminum body with six seats;

•eight storage compartments in body;

•command desk;

•POWER TECH eight-kw diesel generator;

•six WHELEN fixed scene lights on body;

•two FIRE RESEARCH Nightmaster 500-watt tripod floodlights;

•two FIRE RESEARCH Nightmaster 1,500-watt bottom-raise floodlights;

•WARN six-ton rear-mounted winch;

•four-bottle air cascade system with two-bottle fill station;

•200 feet of air hose directly off cascade;

•sleeves for four spare SCBA cylinders;

•HANNAY electric cord reels;

•HOLMATRO rescue equipment; and

•BLS equipment.

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