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The eDRAULIC series from LUKAS is the first complete mobile rescue set, including cutter, spreader, combination tool and rescue ram. When it comes to mobility, space requirement and weight, the benefits of the eDRAULIC series are clear. The choice between unlimited operation with power supply cable and battery operation allows high flexibility on the job. The special liberty of action with LUKAS eDRAULIC tools results from their pioneering drive concept. More precisely, they are equipped with a compact electro-hydraulic drive. The electric power for the built-in DC motor is supplied by a power supply or by batteries if more liberty of movement is needed. The batteries were developed specially for LUKAS eDRAULIC tools. The performance of lithium-ion batteries has increased rapidly in just a few years. “Teething problems” familiar from mobile phone or computer technology are a thing of the past – not an issue for the high-end batteries used in the eDRAULIC series. On average, these high-performance batteries reliably deliver 30 minutes of full power in a rescue situation, enough to rescue people from at least one vehicle. All batteries are identical in construction and can easily be exchanged from one rescue tool to another during an operation. The performance of eDRAULIC tools is equal to or even better than that of tools driven by a power unit. All of them work at an operating pressure of 700 bar, whether on power supply or battery power. That is why they offer the same performance and speed as comparable hose-connected tools. Thanks to years of research, the new eDRAULIC S 700 E cutter offers even better performance than the S 510, the earlier hose-connected top cutter in the LUKAS range. Since the capacity of the built-in hydraulic pump can be adjusted for each individual tool, the eDRAULIC cutter opens and closes even more quickly. A complete eDRAULIC rescue set is up to 70 kg lighter than a hose-connected set. As all of the tools are self-contained units, they are perfectly balanced. Particularly, this could be accomplished because there is no oil-filled hose or coupling to affect the tool’s balance. A direct comparison between the weight of the eDRAULIC series and conventional tools is somewhat skewed, as for hose-connected devices, the lifted hose and oil contained in it, as well as the couplings and anti-kink protection, are not included in the simple device weight. When all these factors are considered, the weight difference is only around 1.1 kg. For a number of reasons, it was not possible in the past to develop battery-operated rescue equipment that counted as "fully functional". Either you compromised on performance or you constructed a heavy and cumbersome tool. In addition, the out-dated nickel-cadmium (NiCd) and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries were characterised by poor power density and reliability. This is no longer the case. Huge leaps are being and will continue to be made in the field of battery development based on lithium-ion technology, aimed at getting ever higher performance from batteries of the same weight. Reservations about battery technology are nothing new. Remember the development curve of mobile telephones, electric cars and laptop computers? When cabled telephones were at their height, hardly anyone could imagine using a telephone while on the go. And when the first mobiles entered the market, they were the size of a briefcase! Nowadays, almost everyone has a mobile phone in their pocket – and these devices have a battery life that was just a dream 10 years ago. The same is true of the dynamic development path in laptop computers. Wherever LUKAS eDRAULIC tools are used, users are excited about them. Why should a fire brigade carry around an external hydraulic power unit, hoses or a hose reel when it can do without? In our compact, light and mobile eDRAULIC series, we see the future of hydraulic rescue tools, offering many clear benefits for rescue operations.

Eva Kosanovic explores the topic Eva Kosanovic of Apollo Fire Detectors Limited explores the key considerations when integrating fire detection with other building management systems and highlights the latest technological developments Today’s buildings can have any number of systems installed in order to control security, heating, lighting and ventilation. In larger scale buildings, these different elements will often be combined into a single, integrated building management system (BMS). There is one essential building service that has to date resisted full integration – fire detection. The status quo is about to change, however, with the evolution of a new device called OpenConnect Gateway®, but to understand why this development is so significant in terms of integration, it is first necessary to understand the reasons why fire detection systems have traditionally been isolated from other building services and explore why integration is now becoming so desirable. Adopting best practice Firstly, and perhaps most importantly, fire detection is deemed safety-critical and some may argue that fire detection should take precedence over other building services systems and remain completely independent. For example, there may be some advantages to be gained by several systems sharing information – but there is the potential risk, for example, of the heating system knocking out the fire detection system. In addition, if the fire detection system is kept separate then the user cannot mistake the flashing light on the control panel for anything but a fire alert. Fire detection systems are, in general, subject to much stricter standards and controls than other building management services. Numerous regulations govern the integration of fire detection systems, which can lead to some rather strange anomalies. For example, where a BMS and a fire alarm system are channelled through a common information-gathering system, the cabling must be fireproofed. However, a simple wire connection from the fire detection system to the BMS may fall outside this rule. It is worth noting that there is no legislation on integration as such, only recommendations. BS5839-1:2002, the code of practice for system design, installation, commissioning and maintenance in the UK, implies that the fire system should always stand alone. Full integration would therefore negate this code. However, there is no law to insist that system designers stick to the code. Building regulations refer to, but do not insist upon, compliance with the British Standard. At a European level, there is a draft standard on integration, DD CIC/TS 50398:2009, which has been adopted by the UK. It states that ‘the integrated alarm system shall be designed so that any application is not adversely affected by any other application in normal conditions.’ It therefore takes a highly accomplished system designer and installation engineer to understand the application standards and work out which should take precedence where different systems meet. Practical considerations While regulations may appear to discourage fire system integration, in practical terms interaction between the different elements of a BMS are not only desirable but also necessary if safety-critical procedures are to be effective. The ability for a fire signal to tell a security system to release certain access doors for use as escape routes is just one example. Indeed, some degree of fire detection integration has been satisfied already by the use of interfaces and complex bespoke integrations. These devices translate the signal from the fire system to another system and enable a fire alarm to trigger other pieces of plant and equipment. Actions can include opening and closing doors, shutting down air conditioning, or stopping passenger lifts safely at ground level. There are some restrictions associated with the use of interfaces. When they were first introduced, standard interfaces needed separate isolating devices fitted on either side of them to prevent a short circuit disabling part of the fire detection system. Fitting three devices each time had a significant impact on project time and costs. Manufacturers subsequently developed interface units with built-in isolators to overcome this difficulty. Even interfaces with built-in isolators do not address the fundamental issue that multiple additional devices are required to facilitate even simple levels of integration between fire devices and other building services equipment. As commercial buildings become larger and more complex, and the expectations of occupants become more sophisticated, adding more and more physical devices to link building services together becomes less and less practical. It is therefore time to return to first principles and ask what it is we are actually trying to achieve. Identifying the right solution When reduced to the basics, integration is actually all about communication. The benefits of having diverse building products and systems co-operating with each other are self-evident. Faster response times, co-ordinated strategies in case of emergency or failure, and pre-planned and pre-programmed evacuation procedures are amongst the most effective results of inter-system communication. BMS is essentially an attempt to find a common translation for all these different languages so that lighting, heating, ventilation and other equipment can work in harmony. In other words, it shifts the emphasis from systems integration to information integration. When viewed from this perspective, assimilating fire detection into a BMS does not seem such as daunting prospect; nor does it compromise the issues surrounding the need for life-critical equipment to be physically separate. Apollo Fire Detectors Limited has been working on a solution to fire system integration for some time. The result is a simple, off-the shelf product called OpenConnect Gateway®. OpenConnect will take the information from a fire alarm control panel and connect it to a building management system using standard protocols such as BACnet™, Modbus® or LonWorks®. The device is effectively a ‘plug and play’ concept that fire panel manufacturers can incorporate into their existing products. This integration solution has been developed in conjunction with Tridium and uses its well-established Niagra AX software framework, on which many building monitoring, automation and control applications are based. Apollo has also worked closely with leading fire panel manufacturers through its Panel Partnership and will continue to support the development and adoption of OpenConnect as it rolls out across the market.

Every spring the fire service celebrates a rebirth of its continuous efforts in improving its service to our communities and our members by participating in the largest exchange of fire service information, tactics, equipment and training in the world at FDIC Indianapolis. The city of Indianapolis will again open its doors to the world’s greatest collection of fire service instructors, practitioners, leaders, manufacturers, support agencies and firefighting aficionados on the second day of spring. And this year will be an incredible FDIC. For those of us who’ve been coming to FDIC religiously, this year is the most exciting since the Fire Department Instructors Conference began in 1928. We would recommend you make your reservations quickly. Although there are several new downtown hotels, space is already filling up as everyone is anticipating several major milestones at this year’s annual gathering of the best and the brightest in the fire service. The main program will feature the fire service’s highest honour: the presentation of the Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award. The 2012 awardee will receive a medal and a $35,000 cheque for rising above and beyond the call of duty. There will be several new social events, including our annual Stop Drop Rock ‘n Roll night of music, entertainment, raffles, food and fun. The annual FOOLS Bash, the HOT Instructors Dinner, the Union Party and the numerous informal gatherings at pubs across the city. The Battle of the Bands promises to be an incredible night of live music and fantastic entertainment, which will include an appearance from Adam Ferrara, actor/comedian featured in the hit network TV series Rescue Me. The Indianapolis Convention Centre completed a major expansion project in 2011 that includes over 400,000 square feet of additional space. Exhibitors will use over half of this new space, increasing the overall exhibit total to over 900 companies. This expansion also includes direct access to the Lucas Oil Stadium via an enclosed, air-conditioned corridor. Another 100,000 square feet of event space will be located between the ICC and LOS, called the South Street Exhibition and Demonstration Area. The Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge will take place in this location, as well as product demonstrations by participating exhibitors. FDIC 2012 will again serve as the bellwether for the status of the American and the international fire service. The hands-on training this year will include a new Urban Essentials class being delivered by some of the most gritty and fireground-tested firefighters in North America. There will also be a brand-new class on rescue, as well as the latest advances and improvements in our traditional techniques and tactics. FDIC is as focused on what we do as you are. You are part of the most critical element in your community’s safety and welfare, and FDIC is the most critical element in your continuing drive to be the best for your community. FDIC will make you stronger, and your presence makes FDIC better. The workshops will include some of the most controversial and most effective fireground techniques for the wide variety of fire behaviour and fire compartmentation one can expect to be confronted with on today’s modern fireground. You’ll return from FDIC 2012 ready to engage your community’s firefighters in discussions around fire station coffee tables. Whether it’s dynamic fire behaviour, green construction, the latest in emergency medical services, or fire service leadership, it’s all at FDIC – the greatest collection of information in the fire service today. Make your reservations to welcome spring and the annual rebirth of the American fire service this year in Indianapolis on April 16th, 2012. Be part of the 30,000 fire fighters who are leading the fire service by example. FEATURED CLASSROOM SESSIONS: Vehicle Extrication: Tactical Level Management Training Instructor Les Baker, Charleston (SC) Fire Department Responding to vehicle extrication incidents can be very challenging for numerous reasons, including an assortment of hazards, the number of patients and extent of injuries, and varying degrees of entrapment. Arguably, the most important responsibility at an extrication incident is managing tactical operations. This programme evaluates the responsibilities of the disentanglement group supervisor through various forms of media. The supervisor’s role can be compared to that of a first-arriving engine company officer’s making the initial attack on a structure fire. He sets the tone for the incident and has a direct impact on a successful conclusion. View from the Street: The First 20 Minutes Battalion Chief Richard Blatus, Fire Department of New York It’s the middle of the night. Your pager goes off, reporting smoke from a dwelling in a remote area of town. What runs through your mind as you rush to get to the scene? What information have you gathered? If you arrive first, what actions will you take to establish safe and effective operational tactics? This class provides students with the opportunity to direct fireground operations based on information gathered from the transmission of the alarm. What could/should you rely on if you are unable to obtain the information you need to make safe/sound operational decisions? Reading Smoke: 2012 Tactical Solutions Battalion Chief (Ret.) David Dodson, Response Solutions, LLC Learn “street-tested” tips that will help first-due decision makers. The biggest challenge for firefighters is understanding the changes that have taken place in fire behavior. The key to predicting today’s fire behaviour is directly related to the ability to read smoke on arrival. Reading smoke helps you discover the specific location and intensity of a fire, building collapse potential, and the likelihood of a hostile fire event like flashover. If you can discover these things, you can make better strategic and tactical decisions. FEATURED PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS: 21st Century Fire Attack Firefighter Chris Pepler, Torrington (CT) Fire Department Today’s firefighters are not getting the same experience working at fires that our previous generations received. Today’s building design and contents have made the fire atmosphere more hostile. National agencies have conducted extensive research on the increasingly dangerous fire conditions. This class will review numerous reports to deliver a “back-to-basics” perspective for the firefighter. While

Naffco IS the leading fire fighting equipment manufacturer in the Middle East and one of the top players in the global market place. Central to their success is their commitment to R&D and their adherence to standards compliant manufacturing accreditations in their products. NAFFCO operates an ISO quality management system and many products have been approved UL and FM (in accordance with the international standards of NFPA). Throughout the engineering divisions, you will find a commitment to excellence and innovation, from fire pumps to extinguishers, fire cabinets to hoses. New products In 2011 Naffco launched its Falcon range of airport fire rescue vehicles, for which it takes great pride, being the only company outside Europe and the US to have engineered and manufactured such highly advanced vehicles. Also at this years Intersec exhibition in Dubai , they showcased several new product lines not least the innovative Pyrolance (www.pyrolance.com) piercing, cooling and extinguishing ‘gun’ and the remote fire safety monitoring system ‘Falcon Eye’ www.falconeye.me. Diversification of product lines is a also a key feature of Naffco’s success having set up an autonomous piping division (Naffco Flow control). They are also in the process of launching a green technology range as well as getting involved in the security arena. Fire prevention principles Through all these areas of operation the business philosophy comes back to fire prevention and as much time and effort is spent on encouraging best practice in this area as it is on product development. Of course, one of the areas where fire prevention can be most effective is in the design and planning stages of industrial projects. We all know what happens in the media when a fire disaster occurs as a result of negligence in design of fire systems. With this in mind, we talked to Desmond Gardner of Naffco’s Industrial Unit which is responsible for much of the Engineering Design activity at Naffco. We asked him what he would recommend as an effective approach to the design process. Fire Protection is not a compliance issue put together to satisfy the legal requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. It is an integral part of the business plan. Without a comprehensive plan the business can be badly affected by fire with loss of life and damage to assets. The effect of fire risks can be minimised by insurance but loss of life makes the subject of selecting the correct fire fighting technologies and systems very important. Technologies are driven in the main by three sources: Clients who have to provide protection in extremely hazardous environments, typically the military, power, oil and gas, nuclear, chemical and transport industries; Authorities having jurisdiction who wish to provide safety for their personnel and the public; Insurance companies who wish to minimise there risk. Hazard driven In the hazard driven area many good technologies have been developed which have then been adopted by others to provide protection. Examples of this are: Explosion Protection – Military & Chemical Engine Fire Protection – Military & Aircraft Both of the above led to a need for gas & dry chemical suppression systems which are now widely used in electrical rooms, machine rooms, telecom rooms and others. Authority Having Jurisdiction & Insurance Companies When technologies were being developed some worked while others were a failure but because owners were not aware they bought these without due consideration, lives were lost and property still damaged. This brought about the formation of independent bodies to test the effectiveness and quality of products being produced. Thus the birth of standards and approval bodies, the best known in the region being NFPA, UL and FM, LPCB and Civil Defence. Authorities having jurisdiction and insurance companies rely on these standards to provide a meaningful level of security, Ensuring that systems are designed and approved within the requirements of these standards and qualifications provides the necessary protection required. What does all this mean? This means that not all the answers are contained within these standards and product qualifications. The reason is simply this – every design has its own risks and yes, some may be common but certainly not all. In particular Hi-rise buildings bring a very different set of hazards – the most important being: Evacuation of the building Access for civil defence personnel Supply of suppression mediums particularly water. Evacuation In Hi-rise buildings, evacuation is very problematic and needs very careful study. This involves: Hi-floor extraction; Safe rooms while awaiting extraction; Areas where extracted people can safely be processed away from the building; Smoke management; Pressurised stairwells and lobby areas. Access for Civil Defence Civil Defence access is not only about the building but also about the deployment and assembly of all the services required to execute a well constructed plan with due consideration of: Initial response activities; Assembly areas for response vehicles; Communication systems – Fireman’s telephone system; Building fire equipment; Building access; Dedicated firemen lifts with fire rated protection and pressurisation; Duration; Medical facilities. Supply of Suppression Mediums Water supply in Hi-rise buildings is very critical on three levels: Protection of all risers and standpipes; Provision of sufficient redundancy and reliability; Provision of sufficient water. To achieve this, consideration must be given to: Providing risers in separate shafts and interlinking these; Reducing the number of pumps and dependent mechanical systems This can be achieved by considering gravity feed systems. Fire Control The control of fires is very critical in Hi-rise buildings and there should be no compromise in the application of the correct sprinkler systems. This requires the entire building to be sprinkled including, chutes, machine rooms, basements and car-parks. In areas where sprinklers can cause damage which will effect the communication within the building then other mediums must be selected such as water-mist and gas suppression systems. Smoke management is very important and the use of pressurised stairwells and lobby areas needs careful consideration as well as the extraction of smoke particularly in basement areas. Standards The following standards provide a vehicle for design: NFPA 101 – Life

The Aluminium roll-up door Located near Cholet in France, MCD has been making aluminium roll-up doors for dedicated fire and utility vehicles since 1989. A simple replacement of the conventional opening doors for utility vehicles, the roll-up door first attracted firefighters to its low obstruction level, fascilitating safe access and simple handling of materials. In addition the opening volume leads to a level of performance and accuracy in a compartmentalised layout which is appropriate and required for such emergency vehicles. The performance and usage characteristics of MCD products have convinced body builder manufacturers to adopt this safe and efficient system for other kinds of vehicle: Delivery, workshop, road services, airport and recovery trucks. Associating both the qualities of craftsmanship and precision of industrial production, MCD exports throughout the world. Today MCD’s market fulfills more than 90% of the national requirements and is one of the most important suppliers for fire protection vehicles in Europe. Its products are commercialised in more than forty countries accross Europe, Asia, the Middle East and America. MCD also posesses a manufacturing centre in Poland. The ALU30 The ALU30 roll-up door is made to measure with double walled installable slats of extruded aluminium 30mm height. The door can be used to close the compartment or as a loading access door. In all types of vehicles it can serve as a replacement of conventional opening doors. The product can be delivered in different RAL colour by powder coating treatment or anodised finish. The most important aspect of this shutter is the perfect balancing of the door which allows the user to open it with only one finger. Furthermore, MCD deliver it in standard installation in separate parts or as a pre-assembled shutter called “IZY system” in order to save installation time for body builder and be sure the product will be installed following MCD installation guidelines. Only 20 minutes installation time is needed per door in comparison to the usual 1 hour for standard installation when delivered in separate parts. The product could be personalised using the name and design of the customer to put on the handle thanks to a specific mould for customers. With 23 years of experience in this field, MCD work in collaboration with its customers and propose a complete range of options to match every request. A full range has been developed and improved year after year. These include the following:  LED light system prepared to the full height of the door installed at the back of the tracks to save space and supply light at any level of the compartment thanks to its vertical installation. Different switching systems are available in both magnetic or mechanical. Electric locking system to close all the doors of a vehicle at the same time and provide quick opening operation for fire fighters. Different closing systems are also available following tender specification. Research and innovation is the leitmotiv of the company. MCD develops and improves the actual product to propose better and new solutions to the body builders throughout the year. The last improvement which was implemented at the start of March 2012 was a relaunched version of the support for the bar lift handle working in partnership with the automotive designer.  

Most of us can name one or two disasters with passenger ships in the past. The Titanic would rank high for the most well known one even though it happened a 100 years ago. However, since last January the Costa Concordia would be added to that list. Cruise liners do not have a big history with disasters, however the Costa Concordia incident in Italy reminds us that, very rarely, even with these floating luxury hotels things can go wrong. Far too quickly these incidents can easily turn into a mass casualty disaster. In this article we endevour to look at what happened in this specific incident and how we can be better prepared in the future. Mayday on Costa Concordia Friday, January 13, 2012, Costa Concordia departed out of the port of Civitavecchia for a seven-day cruise with 3,206 passengers and 1,023 crew members onboard. Shortly after departure the ship struck a rock turning this dream cruise into a disaster, as the passengers were enjoying their first dinner onboard. The rock tore a 48.8 metre (160 ft) hole in the ship’s hull below the water line, partially sinking the ship and triggering an evacuation. Seventeen people did not make it out of the boat in time and are known to be dead; sixty-four others were injured and fifteen people are still missing today. This incident raises questions about how prepared the crew and passengers were. Stories from the passengers, along with video footage portrayed a scene of chaos, however the situation is still under investigation and it is too early to draw conclusions. What happened onboard is only part of the response. An incident of this scale does not limit itself to the incident scene only. It has rapidly become the centre point of a large logistical organisation with regional impact. How to prepare onboard Harry Klootwijk and Niilo Alakopsa are part of the Product Development team at Falck Nutec, who are the world’s leading provider of safety training and offshore services in Rotterdam,      the Netherlands. They have both seen their fair share of maritime training exercises during their many years with Falck Nutec. There are several regulations in place that call for the training of crew and passengers to prepare for calamities. At the beginning of a journey when passengers and crew have changed over onboard a drill is performed to familiarise passengers with the procedures. Harry Klootwijk says: “A major challenge however is the supervision as to whether these drills are actually performed, and if they are performed, whether they are performed correctly.” A recent revision of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (SCTW) requires new and updated training and training refresher requirements for the onboard crew.” Niilo Alakopsa says: “These new guidelines are expected to improve the preparedness onboard but are not expected to solve all the issues”. Within these renewed guidelines, the use of virtual reality within these training programmes has been approved for use. Virtual reality technology is commonly used in maritime training programmes and is already used onshore by emergency responders worldwide for education and training of the first responders on the scene. The approval of the use of virtual reality technology within the training programmes of onboard personnel is an acknowledgement of the potential that virtual training offers in the emergency response training. How to prepare onshore A different part of the response happened onshore compared to in the water. Coast guard and fire departments supported the evacuation as the EMS and hospitals were prepared to receive the people needing medical attention. Dr. Pier Luigi Ingrassia, medical doctor and researcher at the Research Centre in Emergency and Disaster Medicine, CRIMEDIM, at University of Eastern Piedmont, Italy, recently returned from a visit to the area to analyse the health management of the recent Concordia disaster. His team has performed an analysis of the response of the EMS and Hospitals during this disaster. The data collection is at a very early stage, but his first impression is that the medical side of the incident was managed correctly. During the night of the incident they were faced with quite a challenge. As there were more than 4,000 people coming in from the ship to the harbour, most of them were not injured, but all of them needed to be assessed to see if they needed medical attention. “Analysis from previous disasters have shown that assessment of unharmed people involved in a disaster is crucial” Dr. Ingrassia says. Many people who are seemingly unharmed can develop problems some hours after the impact. A good disaster medical response plan is designed to bring the unaffected together in a “walking wounded” collection and provide high quality medical attention to the people. Besides medical attention, psycholological support is important to provide in the aftermath of a disaster. The Costa Concordia disaster could have easily been much bigger. Dr. Ingrassia says: “Some conditions definitely had a positive influence on the outcome of what happened during the night of the 13th. The ship being stranded close to the shore, the weather at the time was mild and the sea was reasonably calm.” If these conditions had been different we would probably have seen a much worse picture with a substantially large amount of people drowning while trying to get to safety or suffering from hypothermia due to the cold water. Training essential to prepare the whole response chain Dr. Ingrassia has seen many examples of disasters going terribly wrong in his role as Faculty Member of the European Master in Disaster Medicine (EMDM Master), a master-after-master programme for medical professionals. Luckily the disasters Ingrassia has seen are mostly simulated for training and exercises. The EMDM Master (accredited by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium and the University of Easter Piedmont in Novara, Italy) has approved simulation technology as a valid training and exercise method for disaster management training.In 2007 Medical Universities involved in the EMDM Master programme and simulation company E-Semble from the Netherlands worked

Compact & capable tank pumper vehicles tackle forest fires and bush fires Currently there is an increased interest in compact tank pumper vehicles that are not only suitable for the usual firefighting operations but also for fighting forest fires and bush fires or any other off-road operations. For these requirements IVECO MAGIRUS offers the optimum solution – as always complete from a single source. The body of this firefighting allrounder is built up on an IVECO MAGIRUS 150 E 30 W chassis. The 6-cylinder engine achieves a power of 220 kW (299 HP), or alternatively 185 kW (251 HP), and thus provides for extremely fast progress even on the most difficult terrain. Depending on customer requirements or vehicle and country standards, total weights between 12,000 kg and 14,500 kg are possible. As transmissions a 6-speed or 8-speed manual gearbox, an automated gearbox EuroTronic or a fully automatic converter gearbox are fitted. The four-wheel drive permanently drives both axles, with a force distribution of 1/3 on the front axle and 2/3 on the rear axle. By means of a longitudinal differential lock in the four-wheel differential gearing, the force on the two axles can be equally distributed. Additional transverse differential locks in the rear and front axles improve traction even more. Using a low-range reduction in the four-wheel differential gearing, the final speed is reduced and the traction force considerably increased at the same time. The large-volume single tyres have the same track width on both axles. In connection with the hub reduction axles, there thus results a high ground clearance. Oil pan and cooler are protected by a thick steel plate. A stable bumper made of steel is also part of the series standard equipment. For operations on or next to burning surface areas, the brake and diesel lines can be fitted with a heat protection cladding. At the same time, as an option for an improved water fording capability, a wading depth of approx. 800 mm is possible. In order to increase even more considerably the mobility of fire service vehicles in difficult terrain such as sand, morass, moor etc., the chassis can be equipped with a tyre pressure control system. The system allows the tyre pressure to be reduced, to increase the tyre contact area and to improve the self-cleaning effect of the tyres. A simple and fast handling is ensured and no trouble-prone rotary unions are required. Short overhangs on both axles as well as folding entry steps on the front axle ensure maximum off-road capability. The possible overhang angles are 23 degrees at the front and 23 degrees at the rear. Due to the short wheelbase of 3,240 mm and the extreme steering angle of the front axle, a very tight turning circle is possible. The driver’s cab for 1 + 2 crew is the very comfortable and clearly laid out forward control cab from the IVECO MAGRUS EuroCargo range. It offers a large head clearance and knee space even for the central seat. The simple intuitive control principle of the successful IVECO MAGIRUS chassis facilitates operation as much as conceivably possible even for inexperienced drivers and voluntary firefighters. A large windscreen and low-drawn side window panels provide for an excellent all-round visibility during the travelling but also directly in the theatre of operations. All chassis aggregates such as air compressor tanks, diesel tank, batteries etc., are mounted in the frame bed or on an aggregate mounting between cab and superstructure. This solution meets to an extremely large extent the requirements of fire services with regard to low superstructures. The newly developed superstructure has been designed in the ultramodern MAGIRUS AluFire3 technology and implemented for the first time with just 2 side roller shutters. This provides for an particularly compact design with 5 equipment lockers and low rear overhang. Between the axles the superstructure has been deep drawn – for the ergonomically favourable removal of heavy equipment. Using hinged folding steps between the axles, the equipment can be comfortably removed from the top equipment compartments. Alternatively, an equipment locker, which is only semi-deep with fixed step bars, is available – a variant especially suitable for the most extreme off-road operations or for vehicles with a reduced additional load of technical firefighting equipment. The 3000 litres water tank has been integrated longitudinally in the AluFire3 body. This provides for easily accessible equipment stowage lockers around the tank. In order to secure the vehicle, MAGIRUS high performance LED blue lights complete with design fairing are fitted on the cab roof. At the rear these lights have been integrated attractively into design elements. Also on the rear, there is an additional MAGIRUS traffic warning system with orange LED flash lights in order to secure the vehicle. A high performance LED surround lighting as a light band above all equipment lockers is integrated. A powerful two-stage normal pressure fire centrifugal pump MAGIRUS FPN 10-2000 with the fully automatic priming system PRIMATIC is permanently installed in the rear of the vehicle. Control and monitoring is effected via easy to operate modern MAGIRUS HMI with comfort colour display in the pump compartment, in the cab as well as on the body roof. In this way, all pump functions can be controlled from the rear, from the body roof as well as from the cab, e.g. during pump-and-roll operation. MAGIRUS colour traffic guiding systems, automatic tank filling and pump pressure control systems complete the comfortable and safe operation of the pump. In total there are 4 lateral B outlets, one outlet for a folding hose device C 42 and a fixed piping to the water/foam monitor on the body roof. The roof monitor is easy to move into its operational position by means of a hinged joint and can be supplied with a range of different water nozzles or a self-aspirating foam pipe. The foam supply is effected by means of a foam suction pipe permanently installed from the ground to the monitor control station. Alternatively, various different versions of the pressure

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