[MOC] 2020 Seagrave Marauder/SVI Hazardous Materials Unit

[CastleBeachFire]

 

CBFD Hazmat 1 is the primary hazardous materials team in the city! It is supported by Hazmat 4, which acts as the secondary/decon team, and the 2 Squad companies. This rig is the replacement for the 2019 Seagrave/SVI after it was involved in a traffic collision.

 

 

 

Castle Beach Fire Department is proud to present brand new Hazardous Materials 1. Built on a 2020 Seagrave Marauder II cab with SVI bodywork, this rig replaces the 2019 Seagrave/SVI Hazmat rig, after the rig was involved in a traffic accident. Unlike most special operations apparatus, the new HM1 does not have a slide out. However, a command center is located in the cab along with a Flow Sciences biological safety cabinet to analyze foreign samples. HM1 also carries a wide variety of meters and detection kits to fulfill the motto “In omnia paratus,” which means “ready for anything.” HM1 is staffed daily by 8 firefighters, all of whom are hazardous materials specialists.

Technical specs:
2020 Seagrave Marauder II/SVI Hazmat
500-hp Cummins X-12 engine 
Federal Signal Lighting
Hi-Viz BG2 scene lighting
B&M Super Chief mechanical Siren
Federal Signal Touchmaster Siren
Grover Air horns
NightScan PowerLite
Radios and command equipment
Detection cameras (heat sensitive, infrared)
Wilburt Telescoping Pneumatic Mast
Pelco Command Camera System
Climatronics Tecmet II weather station
Battery operated Holmatro extraction tools
Vanair Pro Air Compressor
Harrison On-Board generator
Flow Sciences interior lab containment enclosure
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer
Extensive library of MSDS handbooks
CO monitors
Level A and B entry suits
EOD suits
Testing equipment and meters
60 minute air bottles
Leak and spill kits for chlorine and other dangerous chemicals
Sparkless power-tools
Propane burn off kits
Pipe sealing equipment
Mercury leak kit
Decontamination equipment
Oil Absorbents
Emulsifiers
Immersion suits

Credit:
David H for the compartments

Inspired by:
LAFD Squad 21
Denver HAMER 1
Seattle Hazmat 1
FDNY Hazmat 1

 

 

Numerous upgrades to the cab include the Hi-Viz BG2 scene lights on the brow. Additional warning systems like the B&M Super Chief mechanical siren, Federal Signal Touchmaster, and the Grover air horns aid in clearing streets.

 

 

Hazmat 1 is the first special ops rig in many years to not have a slide-out. As the crew rides in either the walk-in portion of the apparatus or in HM1A, the area behind the driver and officer is setup for command purposes. In addition, the Flow Sciences biological safety cabinet was moved to this location as well.

 

 

The apparatus committee worked closely with SVI to optimize storage of the equipment that HM1 carries.

 

 

The rear of the apparatus shows the thermal camera, the steps leading to the roof of the rig, and the door to the walk-in portion.

 

 

 

The apparatus is a full walk-through and provides ample space for the crew to suit up at scenes. Hence, all the various suits, from the Level A suits to the regular PPE are stored here to provide rapid access to suits.

 

 

As Castle Beach has a large port, railways, a large international airport, and several industrial areas, there are many high risk sections of the city, necessitating the need for a highly trained hazmat team.

 

 

 

 

Hazmat 1 is also certified to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives calls, fulfilling the catchphrase of the company, “In Omnia Paramus.”

 

 

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Hazmat 1 carries many non-sparking tools to allow for rescues in areas where there may be gases that could potentially ignite should a spark occur.

 

 

 

Hazmat 1 responds to any situation needing their expertise, whether it is a fuel leak, mercury spill, or any other response that poses a threat to the health of our minifigures.

 

 

[DodgeDude5498]

Awesome work as always! Is there a complete walk-in section through the whole body or just a small one? 

[CastleBeachFire]

11 minutes ago, DodgeDude5498 said:

Awesome work as always! Is there a complete walk-in section through the whole body or just a small one? 

Thanks bro! It is a full size walk-through section.

 

you can also see the shelving for the interior here. Now I just need to put actual equipment in here ?

[DodgeDude5498]

23 hours ago, CastleBeachFire said:

Thanks bro! It is a full size walk-through section.

 

you can also see the shelving for the interior here. Now I just need to put actual equipment in here ?

Oh wow, that is pretty sweet! Must have been a pain in the neck to do an interior too haha

How come you don't normally show it in your pics? I'm assuming all of your walk-ins are like this.

[CastleBeachFire]

1 hour ago, DodgeDude5498 said:

Oh wow, that is pretty sweet! Must have been a pain in the neck to do an interior too haha

How come you don't normally show it in your pics? I'm assuming all of your walk-ins are like this.

It definitely took a while to come up with a stable design, but I think the 7-wide body definitely helped! Hazmat 1 is actually the only walk-in rescue in my fleet. The rest are partial walk-ins with a slide-out module.