Response Vehicles
ESU utilizes smaller patrol response vehicles which are supported by a larger utility "rescue" type trucks. Smaller patrol ESU response vehicles can range from an SUV to a light or medium duty truck or van with a rear mounted utility body. Larger ESU vehicles can range from a medium duty chassis to a heavy duty "squad" utility body mounted on a commercial chassis. Other ESU support vehicles can include one or more ambulances, wheeled or tracked armored vehicle, portable light towers/generators up to 100Kw, emergency support vehicles which contain inflatable marine watercraft or massive inflatable airbags,
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