After month's of hard work, on Tuesday the 15th Longwood Fire Company placed into service the New Rescue Squad.
Rescue 25 is a 2016 Pierce Arrow XT walk in Heavy Rescue. Rescue 25 has seating for 8 personnel and carry's a wide variety of specialty equipment. Some of the equipment includes:
6 pre connected Hurst Tools (Jaws of Life) Over 172 pieces of wood cribbing for Stabilization Full compliment of Para-Tech Rescue Struts Low pressure and High pressure Air Bags ArcAir cutting torch Petrogen cutting torch 4 chain saws 2 rotary saws Water Rescue equipment Rope and High Angle rescue equipment Confined Space rescue equipment EMS and Mass Casualty equipment A wide variety of hand tools and power tools
Rescue 25 meets the requirement for the Advanced Rescue Certification through the PA Dept. Of Health