The County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LACoFD’s) Heavy Rescue Unit assigned to Fire Station 103, in the City of Pico Rivera, was featured in a recent episode of Meet the Fleet. The episode highlighted the exceptional skills of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Force members and vehicles involved in the technical rescue program.
During the episode, the host, Ryan Zummallen, conducted a field interview with LACoFD Fire Captain Quintin Humphrey, at Fire Station 13 located in Vernon. Fire Captain Humphrey emphasized the extraordinary capabilities of Heavy Rescue Unit 103 utilized during numerous critical life-saving scenarios.
Heavy Rescue Unit 103, a Kenworth T880, is a vital LACoFD resource due to its strength and stability, advanced technology, precise functionality, and adaptability to a diverse range of emergencies spanning from natural disasters to industrial incidents.
The segment offered viewers a glimpse into the specialized tools of the unit that includes hydraulic cutters, spreaders, and lifting bags, indispensable for effectively extricating individuals in various emergencies.
While describing the significance of Heavy Rescue 103, Fire Captain Humphrey highlighted the unit’s capabilities and shared, “Heavy Rescue 103 was designed to access patients, so we can give our partners on the truck companies an extra tool to lift something heavy in a controlled and precise manner to access our patients and facilitate a rescue.”
Meet the Fleet serves as a platform to educate the public on the specialized units available throughout Los Angeles County and the critical role they play in safeguarding communities. To watch the complete episode, click here.
