219 Rescue 1
219 Rescue 1 is a 2000 Pierce Saber with seating for six personnel. 219 Rescue
1 is a Pennsylvania Department of Health Certified Quick Response Service (Basic Life Support) Unit and an Advanced Level Certified Rescue Company. Rescue 1 is first-out for all extrications, technical rescue, QRS, and hazmat
calls. 219 Rescue 1 carries (2) 30 min 4500 MSA SCBA packs and (2) 1 hour 4500
MSA SCBA packs and spare cylinders as well as on on-board cascade system for refilling
cylinders and supplying air for air tools and six Maxiforce air bags. 219 Rescue
1 is equipped with eight Hurst hydraulic rescue tools with the quick-disconnect 1/4 turn locking couplings, four of the tools being pre-connected. Two pre-connected tools are set up on
each side of the rescue, so that if needed, the rescue can work on two vehicle
extrications at the same time and also for speed of access of equipment. In addition,
the rescue is equipped with a full spectrum of equipment for technical rescues
such as: rope, trench, confined space, and structural collapse. The newest pieces of equipment on the rescue are Paratech Air Shores for trench
rescues, structural collapses and vehicle stabilizations. 219 Rescue 1 is one
of three vehicles on the county CAD 219 Technical Rescue Team. 219 Rescue 1 meets and exceeds requirements for PA Dept. of Health VRSR-Advanced
Rescue Certification. Visit Rescue 1's Facebook Page
219 Rescue 1 Inventory List
Compartment pictures and equipment information below.


PA Dept. of Health Certified Quick Response Service-Basic Life Support (BLS)
PA Dept. of Health Voluntary Rescue Service Recognition-Advanced Level

Above: 219 Rescue 1 onscene of a QRS (Quick Response Service) medical call on Woodshire Drive in
O'Hara Township.

Above Left: 219 Rescue 1 staging onscene of a structure fire in Blawnox.

Above: 219 Rescue 1 onscene of a hazardous materials leak in RIDC Industrial Park in O'Hara Township.

Above: 219 Rescue 1 onscene of a 2 vehicle crash w/ hazards Field Club Road at Powers Run.
219 Rescue 1 Officer's Side Equipment:
Left Compartment Equipment: Porta-Power, Come-Along, Cribbing, Wedges, Grab Hooks, Attachments for Rams,
Hurst JL-30 Ram, Porta Power Spreaders, Ellis Base, Hurst JL-30 Telescopic Ram,
Hurst JL Combination Tool, Two 100' Hyrdaulic Reels for preconnects, Pickets,
Electric Cord Reel with Junction Box. Hydraulic Tools equipped with Hurst quarter
turn quick connects.
Right Compartment Equipment: 2 Stokes Baskets w/ Backboards, 4 High-Lift Jacks, 2 Brooms, Shovel, 10lb. Sledge
Hammer, Haligan Bar, Hurst JL-60 Ram, Ram Slam Base, SKED, Reeves Stretcher, Biehl
Tool, Curb Key, Shoring Pannels, Large Pry Bar, Tape, Paratech Air Shore Strut
for Vehicle Stabilzation w/ Large Vehicle Rescue Base, Ratchet Straps w/ J-Hooks,
Seat Belt Cutter, Step Chocks, Cribbing, Wedges, Bolt Cutters, Rubber Mallet,
Glass Master, Shoring Pannels

Above Compartment Equipment: 3 Stokes Baskets w/ Backboards, 4 High-Lift Jacks, 2 Brooms, Shovel, 10lb. Sledge
Hammer, Haligan Bar, Hurst JL-60 Ram, Ram Slam Base, SKED, Biehl Tool, Curb Key,
Large Pry Bar, Tape, Paratech Air Shore Strut for Vehicle Stabilzation w/ Large
Vehicle Rescue Base, Ratchet Straps, Seat Belt Cutter, Step Chocks, Cribbing,
Wedges, Bolt Cutters, Rubber Mallet, Glass Master

Above Undercarriage/Belly Compartment Equipment: Long 4x4 Cribbing
Rope Rescue Compartment: 2 Water Throw Bags, 3 Rope Bags, 2 Raisings System bags, Lowering System, Steel
Box 1-Prussik Bag, Open-End Rack, 2 Knot Passing Pulleys, Spreader Bar, Edge Rollers,
2 Rescue 8s, Pull Strap, 2 Pick off Straps Steel Box 2-(6) 18' Webbing, (4)
20' Webbing, 14' 1" Webbing, Lashing Line, (5) 30' Webbing, (5) Class II Harnesses,
LRHs, Chest Harnesses
Air Compartment Equipment: Oxy-Acetalene Torch, Hose Inflater, 7 Sets of Air Hose, Dead Man Hose Control,
2 Air Chisels, Stihl Chain Saw, Air Tool Accesory Box, Paratech Airgun w/ bits,
Heavy Metal and Sheet Metal Bits, Water Can (PW), (4) Jack Plates, Carbon Arc
Splice Pack Kit, 6 Torch Googles, 4 Air Bag Boards, 2 K22 Air Bags, 2 K32 Airbags,
2 K44 Airbags

219 Rescue 1 Walk-In Compartment Equipment:
28' Extension Ladder, 10' Attic Ladder, 6' Pike Pole, 12' Pike Pole, K-74 Air
bag, K-35 Air Bag, (6) PFDs, Box of Cold Packs, 6 BSI Kits, RIT Bag w/ 1hr cylinder,
Type D Extinguisher (for metals), 6 Blankets, 2 Recovery Bags, Oxygen Bag w/ NRB
Mask, Nasal Canulas, Bag-Valve Mask (BVM), and Airways, 4 Irrigation Bottles,
Triage Tags, Suction Unit w/ Caths, Extrication Collars, AED w/ Mask, Pediatric
First-In Bag, First-In Bag, RAD-57, Two Collapse Boxes w/ Paint, FOG Manuals,
Framers Squares, Hammers, 2 Saw Horses, 2 Supplied Air Respirators, 30min SCBA,
2 Extension Cord Reels, Electric Ventilation Fan, Little Giant Ladder, (3) Long
4x4s for Raker, Gussets, 2 Shore Pannels, 2 Hilti Tools, 2 Oil Dry, Cut Station,
(2) 300' Rope Bags, Class III Harnesses, C-Space Saddle Vent, 90 Deg Arm, Vent
Hose, 2 Lights, Concrete Saw w/ hose, Cheater Box, Milawakee 9" Circular Saw,
Edge Protection, Mobile Radios, 2 Air Hose Reels, Case of Bottled Water, Saw Battery,
SL 40 Hand Light, 6 Tool Belts w/ 16d nails, hammer, pencil, tape measure each.
2 Rolls of Chem Tape, Forcible Entry Kit, K-Tool, Shove Knife, Elevator Keys,
Lockout/Tagout Kit, CO Meter, Box of 16d Nails, Hilti Bit, Haz-Mat Spill Kit,
Chem Gloves, Dust Masks, 4 APRs, 4 Red Rescue Helmets, 3 Yellow Rescue Helmets,
Caution Tape, Traffic Cones
Roof/Roof Compartment: Light Tower, Two Large Air Cylinders, Additional Air Hose for Supplied Air Respirators
219 Rescue 1 Cab Equipment:
(6) Safety Vests, Clipboard w/ Reports, pen, Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG),
Map Books, Emergency Ops, Plans, 4 Gas Meter, (2) Portable Radios, Mobile Radios,
Box of Gloves, (2) MSA 1hr SBCA, (2) MSA 30min SCBA, 2 SCBA Mask, 4 SL40 Handllights,
Water Can (PW), Dry Chemical Extinguisher
219 Rescue 1 Driver's Side Equipment:
Above Compartment Equipment: 2 Stokes Baskets w/ Backboards, 4 High-Lift Jacks, 2 Brooms, Shovel, 10lb. Sledge
Hammer, Haligan Bar, Biehl Tool, Curb Key, Large Pry Bar, Tape, Paratech Air Shore
Strut for Vehicle Stabilzation w/ Large Vehicle Rescue Base, Ratchet Straps w/
J-Hooks, Seat Belt Cutter, Step Chocks, Cribbing, Wedges, Bolt Cutters, Rubber
Mallet, Glass Master, Shoring Pannels

Left Compartment Equipment: Porta-Power, Cribbing, Wedges, Grab Hooks, Attachments for Rams, Hurst JL-20
Ram, Hydraulic Bottle Jacks, Light Tower Control, Spreader Attachments, Winch
Control, Come Along, Ellis Base, Flares, Hurst JL42B "Jaws of Lilfe" Spreaders
Tool, Hurst "O" Cutters, Light Tower Control, WD-40, Flares, Two 100' Hydraulic
Reels for preconnects, Electric Cord Reel with Junction Box. Hydraulic Tools equipped
with New quick connects.
Right Compartment Equipment: Partech Air Shores w/ Extensions and Bases, Salvage Covers, Oil Dry, Shore Lowering
Ropes, Nails, Shooter Kit, 4-Cycle Portable Hurst Hyrdraulic Power Plant

Above: Compartment Equipment: 4x4 Cribbing, Wedges, 2x2 Cribbing


Compartment Equipment: 4 Salvage Covers, Box of 16d Duplex Nails, Air Shore Kit, Tape Measure, 3 Framing
Squares, 2 Shore Ropes, 16 Swivel Bases, 2 V-Tips, 2 12" Extensions, 3 Pry-bars,
4 24" Extensions, 2 25-36" Shores, 6 36-58" Shores, Hurst Portable Hydraulic Power
Plant,
Oil Dry

Wheel Well Compartment: 4 Spare 30min and 2 Spare 1hr 4500 PSI cylinders, 3 U-Hitch Anchors, Air Tool
Box w/ Wizzer Saw and Spare Disks, WD-40, Access Box w/ 3 Hack Saws, 3 Metal Snips,
Seat Belt Cutter, Small Axe, Biel Tool, Spare Blades, Small Hand Tools, 2 Mechanic
Tool Boxes w/ Screw Drivers, Pliers, Wrenches Etc., Two Reciprocating Saws w/
Spare Blades (1 electric, 1 battery powered), Wrench Tool Box, Small Hand Tools
Box

Drivers Side Undercarriage Compartment Equipment: (2) D Airshores, (2) E Air Shores, (4) End/Base Attachments, (2) Lg Paratech Swivel
Bases, (6) Pickets

Front Bumper Compartments: Winch, Grade 8 Chains





Above: 219 Rescue 1 onscene of a 2 vehicle crash w/ entrapment and ejection on
Freeport Road near Powers Run in O'Hara Township.

Above: 219 Rescue 1 onscene of a vehicle crash w/ entrapment.
Technical Rescue Team 219
219 Rescue 1 - Advanced Heavy-Technical Rescue
219 Rescue 2 - Technical Rescue/Support Squad
219 Squad 1 - Crew Support Vehicle/Command
219 Truck 1 - Special Response/Support Vehicle
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