Emergency Rescue Tender conforming to IS 949
An Emergency Rescue Tender is a specially designed vehicle used by fire brigades and emergency response teams to handle rescue operations during accidents, natural disasters, or fires. It is equipped with tools and equipment needed to save lives and manage critical situations quickly and safely.
Specification
- Tender Type- Small tender (GVW >=16000 kg)
- Electrical System (Clause 5*4 of IS 949)- A heavy-duty alternator/generator shall be fitted to the engine to supply the vehicle's 12 V or 24 V DC electrical system. The alternator/generator shall be fitted with the necessary control unit.
- Alternator Unit (Clause 5*5 of IS 949)A 230 V, 50-cycle alternator with its independent engine shall be provided. The alternator shall be screen protected, continuously rated, self-regulating, self-excited, class ‘E’ insulation type, having an output of not less than 25 kVA at 0.8 power factor (4 kW) 220 V three-phase, 50 cycles.
- Cable Winch (Clause 5*7 of IS 949)- An electrical/hydraulically operated cable winch of 6t capacity should be provided. The winch unit should be complete with a compatible HP, DC series wound electric reversible motor for increased pulling power, rope drum, and 27 m heavy-duty galvanized EIPS wire rope with replaceable self-locking clevis hook, and should be mounted on the front bumper of the vehicle with suitable strong supports.
- Telescopic Light Mast (Clause 5*8 of IS 949)- A compact, low-profile, roof-mounted lighting system, fitted with 4 × 1000 W metal halide/halogen lamps, vertically elevated pneumatically up to 6 m, shall be installed on the roof of the vehicle. Lighting shall be provided by a 12 V or 24 V DC with remote control, directional lighting system with rotation and tilt lamps to provide total coverage.
- Miscellaneous (Clause 5*9 of IS 949)
1. A suitable bumper shall be provided at the rear rigidly fixed to the super structure members by means of nuts and bolts, fabricated from 100 mm × 50 mm × 5 mm mild steel channel.
2. Two cat ladders made out of stainless steel round or square pipe of 2.5 mm diameter shall be provided.
3. Two numbers of 2.5 mm diameter aluminum pipe railing with sufficient number of aluminum double socket brackets shall be provided to the rear body over the deck.
4. A heavy-duty towing hook shall be provided and fitted the rear bumper by means of nuts and bolts.
5. Quick removable type wire mesh guard made from 2.5 mm × 2.5 mm size mild steel wire mesh of 1.6 mm size covered in mild steel angle frame shall be provided to all the glasses of driver-cum-crew cabin.
6. An illuminated ‘FIRE’ sign shall also be fitted to the outer centre front of the cab.
- Stability
The stability of the appliance shall be such that when under fully equipped and loaded conditions (but excluding crew), if the surface on which the appliance stands is tilted to either side, the point at which overturning occurs is not passed at an angle of 27.5° from the horizontal.
- Mandatory Accessories as per clause 7*2 of IS 949- Bell of 250 mm diameter, 2 nos Fog lamps, Reversing light, 2 nos Revolving beacon light, 2 nos Wind screen wipers
Tools required for normal routine maintenance- 2 nos Search light, 2 nos Spot light, Battery operated siren.
- Colour and Paint (Clause 6 of IS 949)- The appliance shall be painted fire-red colour conforming to shade No. 536 of IS 5. The paint shall conform to IS 2932. The driving compartment, crew’s compartment, inside the vehicle, and inside lockers shall be painted cream. All other parts except the engine shall be painted black. Necessary anti-corrosion and priming coats shall be applied before painting.
- Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (Including equipment and crew members)- 16100 kg
- Axle Configuration- 4 X 2
- Maximum Engine Output / Power (kW) at rated RPM- 110
- Vehicle Emission Compliance- BS VI
- Performance Parameters (as per clause 3 of IS 949)1
1. The appliance shall be suitably geared to provide a road speed of 70 km/h on level ground. The acceleration shall be such that with a warm running engine, the fully laden appliance shall attain a speed of 64 km/h from a standing start, through the gears.
2. The appliance shall also be capable of being started from rest to upward at a gradient of 1 in 4 when laden.
- Seating Capacity in the cabin (Including driver)- 6
- Air Conditioning in Driver Cabin- No