Small Rescue Units

Overview 

There are three (3) stand-alone Small Rescue Units across the state. Each Technical Rescue Unit also has a Small Rescue Unit as part of its equipment cadre. The Small Rescue Unit is a multi-faceted, self-contained rescue trailer. A 44-horsepower diesel engine and 20KVWgenerator powers each unit. The equipment fixed to the unit include a full range of hydraulic core technology extrication tools, two 900-watt light towers, a breathing air compressor system, four cascade air tanks and storage for additional equipment. All of the equipment is enclosed in the trailer and can be pulled easily by a 1-ton pick-up. Each unit cost $130,000 to build and equip. 

Capabilities

• Rapid deployment of primary or secondary emergency equipment
• Extrication equipment for vehicular, agricultural and industrial incidents
• Lighting to assist in nighttime emergencies
• Provide breathing air to refill cylinders on the emergency scene
• Provide constant air source for air equipment needs
• Provide a source for electricity at incidents

Team Information 

• A Minimum of 6 Team Members
• Each team member trained to NFPA 1670 Vehicle and Machinery Search and Rescue Operations level and Rope Rescue Operations level. 

Locations 

• Eufaula (Region 4)
• Miami (Region 2)
• Purcell (Region 6)