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The Rovers have been operating for over 30 years and have managed to collect a very impressive and effective range of equipment used to carry out our mandate.
The centerpiece of our equipment is the Mobile Command Unit which was realized through many kind donations and built and wired by crew member Gerry Snow. Here is a list of some of the integrated equipment and specifications.


Picture of Truck
Truck

4600 Series International Cab & Chassis
7.3L International Diesel Engine
545 Allison Automatic Transmissions
160 Amp Leece-Neville Alternator
200 Amp Cole Hershee Battery Isolator
Motorola Maxtrac 300 VHF Radio
Motorola Mobile Cellular Phone
Code 3 Light Bar & Siren Controller
Night Blaster Sealed Headlights
Pia 520 SMR Series Driving Lights
Audible Alarms for Step, Lights, Camera Tower, Hand Break


Box

22' Custom Fabricated Insulated Box
Lowered Curb Side Door
Aluminum Skirt With Lockers
Emergency Response Lighting, Strobes and Alternating
37 Gallon Fresh Water Tank, Sink -w- Running Water
Electic Fridge / Propane Stove / Microwave / Coffee Maker
Electic Heat
2 1500w Halogen Risible Scene Lights "Front"
6 Whelen Scene Lighting Recessed Heads "Side"
4 500w Halogen Scene Lights "Rear"
Monitored Security System -w- Fire Protection
CCTV System Monitors Front and Rear, Sony 24 Hr. Real Time VCR
25' Risible Camera Tower & Remote
3 Station Remote Airphone Intercom System 500' Seperation


Electrical

Onboard ONAN 8000 watt Quit Diesel Generator -w- Remote Start
Portable Honda 6500 watt Generator
70 Amp 12 Volt Converter -w- Stand By Batteries
10 Amp Stand By Charger "Primary Batteries"
External Shore Power Connection & Transfer Switch
UPS "Uninterruptible Power Supply" For Computer
12 Welden Model 1010 Recessed Interior Lights
Under Cabinet Lighting
Portable Scene Lighting 10,000 watts Total
Portable Electric Heaters
1000' Varous Extension Cords & Distribution Equipment


Communications

3 Motorola Spectra VHF Radios
1 Ericsson Digital Mobile Radio "A. H.J"
1 Standard CMP-847 Marine VHF Radio
Sony AM/FM Cassette Radio
Public Address System
12 Motorola HT 1000 Portable Radios
Fax Machine "Via Cellular"
Meridian Phone System "Via Cellular"
Computer System/ Color Printer / Scanner
Search Manager Software and Various E-Map Programs
Color TV / VCR Combination


Medical Equipment

Various Trauma Bags & EMS Back Packs
Portable Oxygen Kits
Life Pack Defibrillator
Stretchers "Sked, Stokes, Scoop"
Hypothermia Bags, Blankets

 
Helicopter Rappelling Training
12/15/2007


The Rovers are training for helicopter rappelling. Once qualified, they will be able to operate as a team member and perform vertical rescue scenarios, while rappelling from a helicopter. Such skills might be used on the cliffs of the St. Johns coastline. <br> <br> Many thanks to the Emergency Measures Organization, St. Johns Regional Fire Dept and Universal Helicopters for their assistance....
Rovers GIS Technology Press Release
6/5/2006


The Rovers Search and Rescue, Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to announce the completion of a joint project funded by the City of St. Johns, Emergency Preparedness Canada, the Rovers Search and Rescue, Newfoundland and Labrador and ESRI Canada which will further improve the capability of emergency responders in the Province. <br> <br>The project which was funded under the Joint Emergency ...