Rescue 2

1968/1983 Seagrave Rescue

Rescue 2 is a 1983 Seagrave walk-in Rescue that is powered by a 6V92 Detroit Diesel 350 HP motor, coupled to an Allison automatic transmission.  The apparatus is equipped with a full compliment of Rescue Company equipment including a 5000 PSI high pressure cascade system with fill-station & Bauer air compressor; and a 50 KW - PTO generator. (The old detroit is screaming when the generator is running...)  The unit was purchased by the G.V.F.D. from the Blades Volunteer Fire Company of Blades, Delaware in 2002.  When Blades purchased the unit in 1983, it was totally refurbished and re-titled as a 1983 vehicle by the State of Delaware.  Blades members are still very much fond of the faithful truck; they were delighted to be reunited with it in 2009, when "Rescue 2" made a special appearance during their 75th Anniversary parade. Originally, the Seagrave 800-KC chassis, powered by a Waukesha 817 gasoline motor & manual transmission was delivered to the St. Louis, Missouri Fire Department, in 1968 - where it was designated "Squad 1".   The squad body was built by Welch. (St. Louis also had a Mack Rescue that was very similiar to the Seagrave). The unit has been featured in several magazines for its unique appearance, and interesting history. 

"Rescue Company" equipment listing (partial):
Hurst O-cutters (pre-connected to a 100' hydraulic reel)
Hurst spreaders
Hurst Ram - Small
Hurst Ram - Large
2 - Hurst portable electric motors (1 pre-connected & 1 reserve unit)
1 - Hurst gasoline unit (2-cylinder motor & yes it still runs!)
Assortment of chains
Porta-power
Come Along
Reciprocating Saw (Sawzall)
10 ton bottle jack
15 ton rear-mounted winch
Large amount of wood cribbing
Traffic control equipment
Compliment of EMS supplies including Lifepak 12 - defibrillator
Rehab Supplies including small refrigerator, coffee maker, and medium sized tent
Hazardous Materials supplies
4 cylinder, 5000 P.S.I. High-pressure cascade system with fill-station and large Bauer Air Compressor
Air Chisel Kit
Hannay electric hose reel with 100' of Air line
Scene Lighting (fixed & portable)
50 KW - P.T.O. Generator
Hannay electric hose reel with 100' of electric line
Forcible Entry tools including sledge hammer, set of irons, etc...
Salvage & Overhaul equipment
Seating for 3 in the cab & 7 in the walk-in area crew area
4 - Scott 4.5 SCBA with 45 minutes bottles
Rope Rescue and Search & Rescue supplies including stokes basket
Various hand tools & firefighting equipment
Ventilation equipment including large PPV, Stihl chain saw, K-12 saw