Eveleth Buys Heavy Rescue Truck

The Eveleth Fire Department used a $135,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase a new heavy rescue apparatus. The custom built truck is on a 2005 International 7400 chassis. The new truck includes a fully enclosed command center and telescoping light tower. The department is carrying all of its heavy rescue equipment (hydraulic spreader, cutter, rams, air lift bags, cribbing and electric rescue saws) and Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) equipment on the rig. The truck replaces a 1977 Ford rescue truck, which had seen extensive service in both Duluth and Eveleth. Alexis Fire Equipment of Alexis, Illinois, built the new rescue apparatus. The total cost was nearly $160,000. The rescue truck is pictured at a multiple alarm fire which occurred in Virginia on April 14, 2005. Photo courtesy of Captain Jeff Damm, Virginia Fire Department (retired).

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