They are the Heavy Rescue Tender (HRT), and the HazMat
Mitigation Vehicle (HMV). The new life-saving vehicles were
launched at a specially organised pre-event operational
display.
On September 11, Friday, audiences including the media were
treated to an exciting display. SCDF's HazMat specialist
demonstrated how the vehicle responded to hazmat incident. The
Civil Defence's DART team also deployed the Inflatable Rescue Boat
(IRB) and the Amphibious Search and Rescue Vehicle (AV) for water
rescue incident.
Here's some general information of the two new vehicles
launched:
The Heavy Rescue Tender:
The Heavy Rescue Tender (HRT) is equipped to respond to search
and rescue incidents that occur both on land and in the water. The
vehicle is fitted with a crane and carries heavy rescue equipment
suitable for undertaking rescue operation in collapsed buildings or
structures. The vehicle is also mounted with an inflatable boat and
diving equipment for underwater search and rescue operations. The
HRT can also be configured to carry the aerial fire fighting bucket
to support aerial fire fighting operations.
The vehicle was first introduced in 1997 and can carry up to 8
people. It can travel up to 90km/h.
The HazMat Mitigation Vehicle:
The HazMat Mitigation Vehicle (HMV) is the latest vehicle in
SCDF’s HazMat fleet designed to respond and mitigate incidents
involving hazardous materials. It is contains detection and
mitigation equipment to enable HazMat Specialists to perform speedy
rescue and evacuation, rapid hazard detection and effective
mitigation. The HazMat Utility Buggy (HUB) adopts a
vehicle-in-vehicle concept. The buggy allows HazMat Specialists and
equipment to enter the danger zone swiftly and mitigate the release
of hazardous materials. It is also used to conduct evacuation and
transport any injured persons out of the danger zone.
The HazMat Mitigation Vehicle was launched on August 24, 2009.
It has a variety of detection equipment for Toxic Industrial
Chemicals, Chemical Warfare Agents and Radioactive Materials. The
mitigation equipment covers sealing, transfer, absorption and
containment operations.
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