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Offline bajdas

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Trailer use in emergency services
« on: August 10, 2009, 12:29:58 PM »
I noticed that some people have commented recently that trailers should not be used in modern day emergency service response.

Over the years I have worked from a variety of trailers from open tandem to specialised covered trailers.

Some were dangerous (old civil defence covered trailer) due to being too heavy and no suspension. But modern trailers have gas struts, independent lighting, swivel towing attachments, etc.

I agree that they should not be in 'lights & sirens' response. But for extended incidents you do not need that kind of response by every vehicle.

The ability to leave equipment (pump, sand, plastic, tables, whiteboards, etc) at a location while the vehicle goes somewhere else is invaluable.

The only alternative I can think of is more pods for the hook trucks.

What do you believe are good & bad regards trailer use ? If bad, do you have an alternative ?
Andrew Macmichael
lives at Pt Noarlunga South.

My personal opinion only.

Offline Zippy

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Re: Trailer use in emergency services
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2009, 04:50:47 PM »

 

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