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- Aerial Ladder Platform
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- Dennis Sabre Fire Engine
- Emergency Rescue Boat
- Environmental Protection Unit
- High Volume Pumping Unit
- Incident Response Unit
- Incident Support Vehicle
- Land Rover Defender
- MAN Fire Engine
- MAN Prime Mover
- Mercedes Fire Engine
- Rope Rescue Vehicle
- Scania Fire Engine
- Scania Ultra Heavy Rescue Fire Engine
- Restricted Access Vehicle
- Urban Search and Rescue Modules
- Water Carrier
- Workboat
- Water Rescue Sprinter
- DEFRA Water Rescue Boats
- Iveco Compact Appliance
- Specialised units
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- Fire Cadets
- The Fire Fighters Charity
- Retired firefighters
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Dimensions:
- Height: 3.25 metres
- Length: 6.5 metres
- Width: 2.45 metres
- Load weight: 10.5 tonnes
Engine: MAN 6-cylinder diesel, 363 BHP
Specialist information: Provided by the Government as part of a national strategy, the Service has two High Volume Pumping Units located at Wyre Forest Fire Station. They are transported by MAN Prime Movers. The Pods hold 3km of 150mm hose and a Volvo Penta diesel-powered Hydro Sub pumping unit. This has the capability to pump 7,000 litres of water a minute, enough to support three fire appliances working to capacity. Its primary use is to supply water in support of firefighting operations, but is also used in flood relief. It carries a crew of two and always travels with a supporting appliance.