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The Sidney Fire Department is able to do various types of rescues by using the Rescue Truck which is outfitted with all of the gear required to handle rescue situations. The truck is specially equipped with:

Ø Two sets of hurst jaws, cutters and a ram

Rescue 901

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Traffic control equipment

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Air bags, oxygen bottles and SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)

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Vehicle stabilizing mechanisms

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Tripod

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Spine Board

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Escape packs

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Ventilation fans and tubing

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Harnesses and safety equipment for confined space rescues


Rescue truck #901 carries rope rescue gear as well as climbing harnesses in preparation for difficult rescues involving heights and or/difficult spaces. There is a dedicated crew of rope rescue specialists who practice continually over the year to keep their skill and ability levels at their finest in case they ever called out to a rescue scene. Equipping the rescue truck with the proper tools has enabled the fire department to handle many more types of rescue situations.


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