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Topic 03 - Overview of SCDF Emergency Appliances
Topic 03 - Overview of SCDF Emergency Appliances
Introduction
FIRE-FIGHTING PAGE
Mini Rhino 6
Pump Ladder 7
RESCUE
Amphibious Vehicle 9
MEDICAL PAGE
Ambulance 14
HAZMAT
SUPPORT
Features
• Size: 8.86m (L) x 3.0m (W) x 3.0m
(H)
• Unladen Weight: 7500kg
• Max. Unladen Weight: 14000kg
• Equipped with Breathing Apparatus
Equipment
Capabilities
• Ability to carry up to 24 sets of Breathing Apparatus Cylinders
• Equipped with rescue equipment such as Thermal Image Camera, Gas
Detector and Rescue Stick to support operations in smoke-logged areas
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Combined Platform Ladder (53m)
Description
The Combined Platform Ladder (CPL) 53m is one of the special appliances
used for conducting aerial fire-fighting during high-rise operations. As its name
suggests, it can reach heights of up to 53 metres, the equivalent of 18 storey.
Features
• Size: 11.8m (L) x 2.5m (W) x 3.8m
(H)
• Unladen Weight: 21000kg
• Max. Unladen Weight: 28500kg
• Fire Pump Output: 4000LPM at 10
Bars
• Has a Turntable Ladder of 52m
Climbing Height and 53m Working
Height
Capabilities
• Equipped with fire pump to conduct aerial fire-fighting.
• Has a cage to lift/lower equipment, fire-fighting personnel or rescue casualties.
• Can be utilized by Ground Commander to have an aerial overview of the area of
operations.
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Damage Control Tender
Description
The Damage Control Tender (DCT) is deployed for all major incidents to support
our fire-fighting crews with ventilation and water extraction operations. In the DCT
are advanced equipment that can expediently blow or extract smoke from smoke-
logged areas, or remove water from flooded areas.
Features
• Power Output: 220hp
• Capacity: 8974cc
• Size: 8.8m (L) x 2.5m (W) x 3.2m (H)
• Unladen Weight: 8110kg
• Max Unladen Weight: 16000kg
Capabilities
• Equipped with engine driven smoke extractor
• Equipped with engine driven smoke blower
• Equipped with portable submersible pumps to remove water from flooded area
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Fire Bike (2-wheeler)
Description
As a Life Saving Force, time taken to respond to every incidents is very crucial as
it directly dictates the escalation of the incidents. In order to arrive at the incident
site as fast as possible, fire bike is an ideal appliances to meet this criteria. They
are also the vanguard of the fire stations as they will be the first appliances to be
dispatch to any fire related incidents and cardiac arrest cases. It carries the basic
fire fighting equipment such as Forcible Entry Tool, Fire extinguisher, Compressed
Air Foam (CAF) backpack which can either be in spray or jet mode as well as the
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to render cardiac arrest situations.
Features
• Size: 2.2m (L) x 0.88m (W) x 1.7m (H).
• Power Output: 399kW.
• Capacity: 399cc.
• Unladen Weight: 302kg.
• Carries CAF backpack and fire fighting,
medical and rescue equipment.
• CAF can operate in spray and jet mode
with throw distances of 6m and 16m
respectively.
Capabilities
• Able to deploy for fire fighting incidents such as vehicle, residential and small
bush fires and cardiac arrest cases
• Possess High maneuverability to counter heavy traffics during incidents.
• Can access to locations inaccessible to bigger appliances.
• Each fire bike is equipped with 1 CAF backpack and 2 boxes containing rabbit
tools, battery operated grinder, mini fire extinguisher, search light, Automated
External Defibrillator (AED) and mini first aid box.
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Fire Bike (3-wheeler)
Description
As a Life Saving Force, time taken to respond to every incidents is very crucial as
it directly dictates the escalation of the incidents. In order to arrive at the incident
site as fast as possible, fire bike is an ideal appliances to meet this criteria. They
are also the vanguard of the fire stations as they will be the first appliances to be
dispatch to any fire related incidents and cardiac arrest cases. It carries the basic
fire fighting equipment such as Forcible Entry Tool, Fire extinguisher, Compressed
Air Foam (CAF) backpack which can either be in spray or jet mode as well as the
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to render cardiac arrest situations.
Features
• Size: 2.2m (L) x 0.76m (W) x 1.35m (H).
• Power Output: 399kW.
• Capacity: 399cc.
• Maximum Weight Allowed: 445kg.
• Carries CAF backpack and fire fighting,
medical and rescue equipment.
• CAF can operate in spray and jet mode
with throw distances of 6m and 16m
respectively.
Capabilities
• Able to deploy for fire fighting incidents such as vehicle, residential and small
bush fires and cardiac arrest cases
• Possess High maneuverability to counter heavy traffics during incidents.
• Can access to locations inaccessible to bigger appliances.
• Each fire bike is equipped with 1 CAF backpack and 2 boxes containing rabbit
tools, battery operated grinder, mini fire extinguisher, search light, Automated
External Defibrillator (AED) and mini first aid box.
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Light Fire Attack Vehicle
Description
The Light Fire Attack Vehicle (LFAV), also known as the “Red Rhino”, is an
innovation initiative from SCDF, designed and built by SCDF and Delgro. The
LFAV is also a compact, highly maneuverable fire fighting vehicle used to respond
to fire incidents more quickly.
Features
Capabilities
• High speed and maneuverability to reach out inaccessible areas to
conventional fire engines.
• Ability to pump and prime while on the move, i.e. „pump and roll‟.
• Equipped with fire fighting, cutting, breaking and rescue tools.
• Possess Chemical Agent detectors and personal protective gears.
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Mini Rhino
Description
The Mini-Rhino is a new generation Fire Fighting and Rescue Vehicle innovated
to address issues associated with fire fighting in tight spaces. Its compact frame
allows it to maneuver with ease through narrow alleys and traffic congestion. The
Mini-Rhino features a 2-man crew operation which allows SCDF to deploy its fire
fighting resources more efficiently for small fires. The Mini Rhino is equipped with
a fire pump capable of delivering 2 hose line of water jets at 7 bars pressure, a
water mist gun system and rescue tools like the Rabbit tool and disc grinder for
forcible and cutting operations
Features
Capabilities
• 2-man Operation
• Water Jet Fire Fighting
• Water Mist Fire Fighting
• Relay pumping
• Provides for forcible entry
to locked doors
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Pump Ladder with Hasty Decontamination
Capability
Description
The Pump Ladder (PL) is also known as the fire pumper. The PL showcases one of
the mainstays of SCDF's firefighting capability and contains varied equipment. The
SCDF fire pumpers are retrofitted with shower heads and curtains for
decontamination purposes.
Features
Capabilities
• Carries a wide range of equipment from hoses to breathing apparatus sets,
rescue equipment and protective gears used during hasty decontamination
operations.
• Retrofitted with shower system to perform hasty decontamination during
Hazmat incidents.
• Decon up to 6 lying and 36 walking casualties per hour.
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Tracked Fire-Fighting Vehicle
Description
The Tracked Fire-fighting Vehicle (TFV) is the first of its kind in the world and is
specially innovated by SCDF to tackle vegetation fires. The unique feature is the
articulation, which provides stability when traveling on uneven terrain. The front
part of the vehicle comprises the cabin; a compartment which houses some
firefighting equipment and the water mist system. There is an electric monitor at
the top of the vehicle and mounted in front of the vehicle is the sprinkler system,
which is used to extinguished the ground fires in front. This vehicle was introduced
in 2006 and had proven to be very effective against vegetation fires.
Features
• Size: 8.2m (L) x 2.4m (W) x 3.58m (H)
• BV-206t tracked articulated carrier equipped
with:
- 1700 litres Water Tank (mounted on the
rear part of vehicle)
- Fire pump (mounted on rear part of
vehicle)
- Electric monitor (mounted on front
vehicle roof)
- Foam injector
- Water sprinkler (mounted on the extreme
front of vehicle)
- High pressure water mist (mounted in the
front vehicle)
- Fireman‟s tool storage (inside front
vehicle roller shutter)
- Flashing lights and sirens
Capabilities
• High maneuverability at rough and vegetated terrain.
• Possess fire fighting equipment and monitor.
• Located at fire stations with high vegetation fire occurrences.
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RESCUE
Amphibious Search & Rescue Vehicle
Description
The Amphibious Search and Rescue vehicle is a SCDF innovation. It is currently
deployed at DART, Tampines and Central Fire Stations. The vehicle can be
deployed from land to water directly. In water, it has an edge over conventional
rescue boat in its ease of launching into water bodies and deeper penetration into
swampy areas to conduct water rescue.
Features
• Size: 3.02m (L), 1.52m (W) and
1.17m (H).
• Manned by 2 personnel.
• Max load of 6 Adults or 522kg on
land.
• Max load of 4 Adults or 317kg load
on water.
• Max speed up to 32km/hr on land &
3km/hr on water.
• Equipped with rescue tubes, life
buoys and other rescue equipment .
• Strategically deployed at:
- Tampines Fire Station
- Central Fire Station
- DART Base
Capabilities
• Swift response to Marina, Bedok Reservoir and other inland water ways.
• Light weight and flexible to deploy using a lorry.
• Equipped with all terrain wheels that enables maneuverability through rough
terrain and swampy areas.
• Easy to launch from land to water through gradual gradient.
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DART Rescue Vehicle
Description
Dart Rescue Vehicle (DRV) is a SCDF frontline rescue vehicle utilized by SCDF
Commanders to perform both reconnaissance and rescue operations during local
and overseas deployment.
Features
• Dimension: 5.0m x 1.9m x 1.9m
• Fuel – Diesel
• Engine Capacity – 2999cc
• Unladen Weight – 1960kg
• Max Laden Weight – 2900kgs
• Winch can pull max load of 3 tons
Capabilities
• Able to transport up to 5 personnel.
• Able to perform dual functions – reconnaissance and rescue operations
simultaneously during major incidents.
• 4 Wheel Drive: Able to negotiate tough terrain.
• Equipped with “medium range” special rescue equipment.
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Heavy Rescue Tender
Description
The Heavy Rescue Tender (HRT) is designed for handling heavy USAR
operations especially during building collapse or industrial/ construction accident.
The HRT is installed with a lifting crane, loading ramp, electrical and removable
rear module. In addition, the HRT carries the full compliment of water rescue
equipment to respond to water rescue incidents.
Features
• Size: 3.6m (H) x 2.4m (W) x 9.5m
(L)
• Un-laden Weight: 20560kg
• Max Laden Weight: 24000kg
• Max length for crane @ 22.9m with
Max Load of 670kg
• Max weight for crane @ 2.1m
(length) with Max Load of 12000kg.
Capabilities
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Rescue Dog Tender
Description
The Rescue Dog Tender (RDT) is a special vehicle designed for Search & Rescue
and Fire Investigation operations. The RDT is used for transporting rescue and
fire investigation dogs and handlers.
Features
Features
• Engine Power : 176KW/ 240hp @ 2700
rpm
• Transmission: Automatic
• Vehicle electrical system: 24V
• Size: 8.1m (L) x 2.5m (W) x 3.0m (H)
• Height with mast fully extended : 7.3m
• Gross Vehicle Weight: 15000kg
• Unladen Weight: 8220kg
Capabilities
• Transportation of 8 DART Rescuer
and special rescue equipment
• Able to deploy for the following:
- Height Rescue Operations
- Search and Rescue Operations
- Complex Road Traffic Accidents
- Industrial Accidents
- Confined space rescue
- Ship fire fighting
- High Rise fire fighting
- Suicide incidents
- Cutting and breaking operations.
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MEDICAL
Ambulance
Description
SCDF Ambulance is a frontline vehicle that respond to all emergency medical
cases including trauma, medical and even maternity calls. Other incidents include
road traffic accidents, person collapse without reason, or any casualties which
require medical attention.
Features
• Size: 5.79m (L) x 2.1m (W) x 2.61m
(H)
• Power Output: 105 kW
• Capacity: 2,295cc
• Stretcher on wheels
• Carries a spectrum of medical
equipment and drugs
Capabilities
• Paramedics trained to administer pre-hospital and monitors casualties while
enroute to hospitals.
• Able to convey 2 lying casualties or 1 lying and 2 sitting casualties at any one
time.
• Carries certain drugs to alleviate pain relief or resuscitation purposes.
• Carries specific sets of medical equipment:
-Maternity set (cord scissors, artery forceps and mayo scissors)
-LifePak (for cardiac arrest or irregular heart beat cases)
-KED, Cervical collars, Head mobilizers
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Fast Response Paramedics
Description
The Fast Response Paramedics [FRP] on bikes are deployed to gain quicker
access to the patient in providing initial assessment and critical medical
intervention at scene.
Features
Capabilities
Features
• Size: 8.1m (L) x 2.5m (W) x 3.3m
(H)
• Portable generator providing up to
5.3 KVA of electricity of lighting
and medical equipment
• Weight: 10.5 tons (MAX)
• Max length span : 10.390m
• Max width span : 8.895m
Capabilities
• Total of 8 severely casualties can be treated at any time.
• Able to transport 8 medical personnel.
• Full fuel tank allow 4 hours of continuous operations.
• Medical facilities such as defibrillators, oxygen concentrators, suction unit are
available for simultaneous resuscitation of up to 8 patients.
• The hydraulic operated side panels can be opened and extended to form sheltered
treatment area.
• 2 generators can power the vehicle after full set-up.
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HAZMAT
Dry Decontamination Vacuum Oven
Description
Features
Capabilities
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HazMat Control Vehicle
Description
The HazMat Control Vehicle is specially designed for response to large-scale
HazMat incidents. It is equipped with state-of-the-art detection and monitoring
systems to provide on-site threat assessment.
Features
• Size: 5.1m (L) by 1.9m (W) by 2.0m (H)
• Integral weather monitoring system
• Advanced HazMat detection and identification instrumentation
Capabilities
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HazMat Mobile Scrubber
Description
The Hazmat Mobile Scrubber (HMS) is developed by SCDF as part of the national
efforts to enhance the SCDF HazMat response capability, especially in the scope of
mitigation of toxic release.
Features
• Size: 9.07m (L) x 2.6m (W) x 3.7m
(H).
• Removal of up to 3.5 metric tones of
hazardous vapour.
• Entrapment Unit (To entrap and
channel toxic vapours via a long large
diameter flexible duct ending with
tarpaulin wrapping sheets)
• Scrubbing Unit (To remove
contaminants from the vapours by
passing them through a cascade of
HEPA filters)
• Extraction Unit ( To suck in vapours
via a large extraction fan at a high
negative pressure)
• Exhaust Unit ( To release the
harmless scrubbed gas back into the
environment)
Capabilities
• Neutralize large volume of any accidental or intentional release of toxic gases up to
the size of a Hazmat container truck.
• Scrubbing Ammonia from a concentration of 300 parts per million down to below 25
parts per million [Threshold Limit Value (TLV) – Time Weighted Average (TWA)].
• 10 modules of HEPA (high efficiency particulars air) filters made of special
impregnated activated carbon (Scrubbing Unit).
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HazMat Mitigation Vehicle & HazMat
Utility Buggy
Description
The HazMat Mitigation Vehicle is the latest generation vehicle in SCDF‟s HazMat
fleet to respond and mitigate HazMat incidents. It is equipped with specialized
equipment to enable HazMat Specialists to perform speedy rescue & evacuation,
rapid hazard detection and effective mitigation.
Features
• Size: 10.4m (L) by 2.6m (W) by
3.8m (H)
• Vehicle-in-vehicle concept of
HazMat Utility Buggy (HUB).
• Modular concept for stowage of
equipment
Capabilities
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Personnel Decontamination Vehicle
Description
The Personnel Decontamination Vehicle (PDV) is a customized 3-in-1 facility
specially designed by the SCDF. The PDV is utilized as a main casualty
decontamination facility, a mass casualty ambulance and a troop and rescue
equipment carrier.
Features
• Make and Model Volvo B10M
• Size: 12.5m (L) by 2.5m (W) by
3.8m (H)
• Power Output: 210kW
• Capacity: 750 litres
• Maximum Unladen Weight:
16,000kg
Capabilities
Features
Size: 6.40m (L), 2.47m (W) and
3400mm (H).
Unladen Weight: 9790kg.
Uses Dry Decon Agent – TDE
202, Power and Liquid
Compound.
Thermal and Turbo Foggers.
4 Built-in Hoses
Capabilities
Features
• Sizes: 9.27m (L) x 2.4m (W) x
2.57m (H)
• Power Output: 138kW
• Capacity: 200 litres
• Brake System: Air over Hydraulic
Dual Circuit
• Unladen Weight: 14500kg
• Max Unladen Weight: 16000kg
Capabilities
• Automatic expandable side compartment enable swift setup
• Operational ready within 10mins
• Used by SCDF officers and key personnel from related agencies
• Equipped with Data management function which comprises the following:
- CUBICON system
- Crisis Information Management System (CIMS)
- Hazmat Information Management System (HIMS)
- Personnel Resource IdeaS Management System (PRISMS)
- Operations Readiness Information Online (ORION)
• Equipped with real-time video display:
- Real time recce camera
- Media monitoring system (TV)
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Fire Investigation Vehicle
Description
The Fire Investigation Vehicle (FIV) is a specialized vehicle on 24/7 standby to
respond to fire scene investigations. Equipped with custom-built compartments to
carry fire investigation equipment such as the Evidence Kit Bags, Evidence
Containers, Gas Sampling Kits and Hydrocarbon Gas Detectors.
Features
• Make and Model Mercedes Benz
315CDI/3665 Sprinter
• Size: 5.91m (L) by 1.78m (W) by
2.70m (H)
• Rated Output: 110kW at 3800 rpm
• Top Speed: 162km/hr
• Maximum laden Weight: 3,500kg
Capabilities
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