Fermer truck for forest fire patrols
The light fire engine based on the UAZ-390945/Fermer truck for forest fire patrols (LFE) is to be used to patrol forests and transport people and firefighting equipment to wildfire sites as well as for fire prevention and preparedness operations. In addition, the equipped vehicle may be used to contain and extinguish fires in local communities lacking firefighting equipment and to fight fires in national economy sites. It can operate in all trafficable forest vegetation areas in the Russian Federation.
The carrier vehicle is the UAZ-390945/Fermer truck which is the most suitable base for such fire engines because it has a number of unarguable competitive advantages:
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large-scale manufacture – these trucks are always available;
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low price;
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high all-terrain capability;
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twin-compartment cabin (to accommodate a fire crew consisting of 5 persons);
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vehicle of category B (i.e. no additional driving license is required);
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sparing total weight of the vehicle (it belongs to vehicles inflicting the least possible damage on the soil and road pavement;
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easy maintenance and reparability;
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availability of spare parts in all Russian regions.
The LFE has a broad range of fire management tools and equipment on board to make it possible to ensure preparedness to any fire emergency event regardless of its complexity and hazard.
The light fire engine is indispensable for fighting landscape fires, it helps to promptly suppress minor fire outbreaks or contain fires prior to arrival of main firefighting resources, and in this way, it can help to prevent and exclude serious consequences of fire outbreaks.
The UAZ-390945/Fermer truck-based light fire engine can operate in all Russian regions with roads of any quality. It is noteworthy that the light fire engine based on the UAZ-390945/Fermer truck has a number of advantages:
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Reasonable price;
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Prompt delivery;
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Firefighting equipment of the highest quality;
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Positive experience of its use in all Russian regions and countries which are former USSR republics (over 1,000 units were supplied to the forest sectors, protected areas and civil defence and emergency management units of Russian regions and other countries).
The cabin of the forest patrol UAZ truck has five seats, and its load box has enough room to hold all needed tools and equipment. Its metal platform has a canvas cover attached to a removable frame. The lateral and rear walls of the cover can be easily dumped to give free access for personnel to the equipment placed inside the body of the truck and to start using it for firefighting.
During patrolling for a long time, passengers of the truck feel comfortable in the cabin as it has padded upholstery, adjustable chairs, and heating of the cabin.
It is possible to repair the engine of the truck without leaving the cabin, in any weather conditions because the power pack is located inside the cabin.
Component items:
1.1. UAZ-390945/Fermer truck as the base vehicle |
1 |
2.1. Hand winch |
1 |
3.1. UR-1/45 frame reinforcement kit |
1 kit |
Firefighting equipment |
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2. 1. Tank for water |
1 |
2.2. Sprut-5 power-driven high-pressure self-priming pump |
1 |
2.3. Mixing tube |
1 |
2.4. Solid wetting agent (cartridge) |
5 |
2.5. AЗ-4 fire gun |
1 |
2.6. Ermak high-pressure firefighting installation |
1 |
2.7. Chainsaw |
1 |
2.8. RP-18 Ermak backpack forest fire extinguisher |
5 |
2.9. Angara backpack forest firefighting unit |
1 |
2.10. Universal-size fire escape smoke hood |
5 |
2.11. Medical aid kit |
2 |
2.12. Spade |
5 |
2.12. Pulaski |
2 |
2.13. Partitioned boxes |
1 set (2 pieces) |
2.14. Sitex polyvinylchloride cover with double-sided coating |
1 |
Technical features:
Housing and chassis |
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Curb weight |
1,995 kg |
Gross vehicle weight |
3,070 kg |
Seats in the cabin |
5 |
Drive type |
4х4 |
Cargo bed |
located under the cabin and meant to place equipment there |
Vehicle dimensions |
4,847х1,974х2,355 mm |
Front/rear track |
1,465/1,465 mm |
Wheelbase |
2,550 mm |
Ground clearance |
205 mm |
Wading depth |
0.7 m |
Gradeability at gross vehicle weight |
from 30° |
Maximum speed with full load |
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Highway |
105 km/hour |
Dry earth road |
60 km/hour |
Full-tank range on highways |
400 km |
Wall-to-wall least turning radius |
7.5 m |
Wading depth |
0.7 m |
Load capacity of the cargo bed |
1,075 kg |
Engine |
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Engine type |
4-stroke spark-ignition engine with the Euro-4 filter |
Maximum horsepower |
82,5 (112,2); kW (hp) |
Fuel |
AI-92 |
Cooling installation |
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Type |
Liquid coolant closed system with forced circulation |
Powertrain | |
Clutch |
Single dry plate |
Gearbox |
Manual gearbox (manufactured by the ADS JSC) |
Transfer case |
Front axle automatically locked |
Gears |
5 |
Service brakes |
Front wheel disc brakes and rear wheel drum brakes |
Suspension |
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Front and rear suspension | |
Suspension types |
Hanging on longitudinal semi-elliptical springs with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers |
Cabin | |
Seats |
5 |
Cabin heater |
Radiator with one fan |
Utilization of hot fluid from the engine cooling system | |
Steering |
Power-assisted steering |
Steering gear |
Ball and nut steering gear |
Electrics | |
Line voltage |
12 volts |
Battery |
60 А |
Headlights(dim-dip lighting) |
Two |
Turn indicators |
Two |
Backlights |
Two |
Tires | |
Tires | 225 (R16) |