Search and Rescue Trailer

Bungay Fire Brigade2013

SAR trailer

Introduction

The BFB Search and Rescue trailer will be used to transport the Ranger as

well as brush fire equipment and our high angle rope rescue gear.

In addition, the trailer can be used as a command vehicle and or rehab station

It’s primary mover is Service 177 since it also provides the generator power to

the trailer

Connection to Tow Vehicle

Drop the trailer on the 2 5/16” ball, and lock the hitch with the safety clip

Connect the chains

Connect the breakaway switch

Make sure the front jack is fully raised

Plug in the 7 way electrical connection

Double check each step and make sure the trailer is clear to be moved

Emergency calls

When responding to an emergency call, open the box located at the front

of the trailer and turn on the emergency flashers.

Make sure all four corners are working before leaving the station.

DrivingThe trailer itself is 22.5 feet long and the service is nearly the same length. Make sure you leave enough room for the entire length of both units when

turning.

The trailer follows (tracks) the service very well and for the driver, the trailer

is slightly wider than the service so roughly 4 inches of each side of the

trailer is visible while towing in a straight line.

The trailer has an extended tongue to allow for tighter corners.

Never back the trailer up without someone watching.

Set up at sceneOpen the floor hatch and feed the wire

through and connect to one of the rear outlets on the Service 177.

Start the generator.

Turn on the circuit breaker in the Service 177 for the rear lights. It’s the

one furthest in.

If you don’t need the scene lights on the Service, you can turn each one off

individually.

The rear scene lights on the Service are de-mountable for additional lighting

flexibility.

Generator Power

The generator powers the fluorescent lighting inside the trailer, the side

halogen lights as well as a 110 outlet inside the trailer.

The generator can power all four scene lights on the service, as well as all of

the lights in the trailer. It’s best to limit the draw on the trailer by using only

what you need.

Locks

There are three door latches that are all keyed alike on the trailer. One key

opens all three.

The keys are on the Service key ring.

The smaller black lock on the side people door is only used as an

additional latch. We won’t be locking that because it’s keyed differently.

Rear door

Unlock and unlatch the rear latches and gently pull the door down from

the top. It’s spring assisted so not a lot of effort is needed.

When fully open, flip out the additional plywood ramp.

Important!!!When driving the Ranger into the

trailer, don’t enter the trailer fast or in a jerky manner. The top of the Ranger is approx 4 inches from the top of the

trailer door. It will fit, but a jerky entrance may cause damage

Interior lighting

The interior lighting powered off the generator and is controlled by the

following switches.

1. Fluorescent roof lighting

2. Outside scene Halogen lights are controlled by individual switches directly under the housing

1.2.

Canopy

The canopy on the side of the trailer is tricky to use. Make sure someone

shows you the right way to open and close it.

Command Center

The people door has a whiteboard attached to it for command and

planning purposes.

There is a dry erase marker set behind the drivers door in Service 177

Caution!

Make sure the top of the door doesn’t get caught on the canopy.

Use caution opening and closing the door when the canopy is open

Equipment

Right wall

Two extra backboards

Folding table for command

Straps for securing the ranger.(not shown)

Left Wall

Leaf blower

Indian packs

Igloo cooler

Front top shelf

Left side high angle rope gear

1. Two 200 foot static line bags2. Toss safety bags3. Rope hardware in blue line bag4. Red bag is strapping and climbing

helmets5. Two climbing harnesses (grey bags)

Right side

Extra brush helmets and water

Front second shelfLeft side

Dewatering pump with suction hose and discharge hose

Chain Saw

Extra Indian bag bladders (in Indian bag)

Right side

Brush fire hand tools

Extension cord

Front floor

Fuse box , power cord and floor hatch

Two floor attachments for securing ATV

Rehab pop-up tent

Wheel chock

Rear Floor

4 floor attachments for ATV4