Columbus Fire Heavy Rescue 16

IMG_0062I dropped in on Station 16 in Columbus this afternoon.  Below are some pictures of Rescue 16.  It is the busiest or one of the busiest rescues in the country, year in – year out.  Definitely some rescue greats on this rig.  Thanks for the tour.

Driver-side hydraulics

Driver-side hydraulics, stuts

Transverse cribbing tray, stokes

Transverse cribbing tray, stokes

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Rear - airbags, chisels

Rear – airbags, chisels

Upper walkway - structural collapse

Upper walkway – structural collapse

Upper walkway - confined space

Upper walkway – confined space

Passenger-side - Torches

Passenger-side – Torches

Ropes

Ropes

Passenger-side hydraulics, stuts

Passenger-side hydraulics, struts

Walk in area off main cab - water rescue, EMS equipment

Walk in area off main cab – water rescue, EMS equipment