Water and foam fire extinguishing truck

Product: firefighting vehicle of increased capacity with water and foam extinguishing

Beneficiary: General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations

Base vehicle: RENAULT K 6x6 DTI 13 520 chassis

With a water tank with a capacity of 10,000 liters and another one for foam, of 400 liters, this special vehicle of increased capacity is, currently, the main tool of the professional firefighters in Romania in their struggle against fires.

The special vehicle has a double cab, which allows it to carry a crew of 6 firefighters. In addition to the acoustic-optical warning system, the special vehicle has perimeter lighting – for the illumination of the intervention site – and a lighting mast with projectors, fully remotely controlled.

As regards the water supply, it possible to be done both from sources with or without pressure while thanks to the long-range (60 m) monitor mounted on the roof of the superstructure and also operated by remote control, the special vehicle can be used even if it cannot reach the immediate vicinity of the fire. Despite this large amount of water and foam transported, the special vehicle also has space and can carry 35 B and C type hoses, 6 discharge guns, foam generating pipes, a motor pump, a portable oscillating monitor, a portable fan with positive pressure and the related piping (10 m), various firefighting tools and other accessories and last but not least, a washing system for the crew, with soap and disinfectant dispensers, hot water, mirror and brushes for equipment.

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