Fire Appliances
There are 6 types of front line Fire Engine in Kent, these are as follows;
Pump (P) - this is the standard appliance across Kent, these are crewed by Part Time Firefighters at the majority of Part Time stations and are the 2nd appliance at all Day Crewed Stations and some Whole Time Stations. These carry mainly fire fighting equipment including; Light Portable Pump, Selection of Delivery Hose, 4 Breathing Apparatus Sets, 2 Hose Reels, First Aid Kit and Defib. 10 Metere ladder, Roof Ladder, Rescue Chocks and Blocks. Chimney Fire fighting equipment, Beaters, Fire Extinguishers.
Pump Ladder (PL) - The same as the standard pump but carries the 13.5 metre ladder and 7 metre Ladder.
Extended Pump Ladder (EPL) - This is a pump ladder but with a Hydraulic Ram and Cutters ('Jaws of Life'), Water Rescue Suits for Water First Responding, Thermal Image Camera.
Rescue Pump Ladder (RPL) - This is an Extended Pump Ladder but carries Dedicated Cutting equipment, Spreaders, Rams and Air Bags. It also carries a Positive Pressure Ventilation Fan (PPV) and Grindex Pump.
Rescue Pump Platform (RPP) - This new (2008) type of appliance carries everything that a Rescue Pump Ladder carries but rather than a 13.5m Ladder it houses a dedicated rescue platform for gaining access to HGV cabs and for use on uneven ground.
Combined Aerial Rescue Pump (CARP) - Introduced in 2010 there is the only type of this appliance in Kent, based at 74 Tunbridge Wells it is a combination of Rescue Pump Ladder and Aerial Ladder Platform. Based on a Scania P chassis it can be used as a front line appliance or as an Aerial appliance.
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