Special Operations

Apparatus - Special Operations

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Specialized Equipment
All Bedford firefighters are trained in a variety of technical rescue skills. Members have awareness training in high angle, confined space, building collapse, surface ice/water and trench rescue. Currently, all firefighters assigned to suppression are receiving 64 hours of advanced training in confined space, building collapse, and trench rescue.

The department uses a variety of specialized equipment:

10 Paratech air shores with 2' - 11' capability
Air bags from 3 ton - 74 ton
Supplied breathing air for 4 rescuers plus 1 victim
10 bottle jacks from 12 ton - 20 ton
Trench shoring
Heavy timber for shoring and cribbing
Tripod and winch
Confined space harnesses and rigging
Cold water suits
3 portable generators and associated lighting

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HazMat Trailer
T-1 is the Hazardous Materials Unit. This trailer contains specialized equipment, such as high-angle and confined space rescue tools. It was donated by the Bedford Permanent Firefighters Association.

	Special Operations Trailer
	T-2 is a 2003 16-foot enclosed trailer used for special operations. It also contains specialized rescue and safety equipment. This unit was organized and assembled by the members of Group 4.

Boat 1
B-1 is an inflatable 12-foot Avon inflatable boat used for water incidents. The Concord River, Shawsheen River, and Fawn Lake are all located in Bedford.

	Boat 2
	B-2 was purchased in 2006, and is larger than B-1. This will allow more equipment and personnel onboard for incidents on the Concord River.