Today’s firefighters are more likely to be called to the home of an individual with chest pains than a structure on fire. The increase in medical calls has made rescue trucks a necessity.
Medical-related calls take up 65%
According to the National Fire Protection Association, substantial improvements in fire safety have caused a drop in blazes.
Today, homes and buildings are constructed with fire-resistant materials. Clothing and furniture have flame-retardant fabrics in your home. Smoke detectors are more prevalent, and many communities mandate sprinkler systems.
Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show building fires have decreased by 54% between 1980 and 2013.
However, as the American population ages and more elderly choose to remain in their homes, medical calls have skyrocketed.
The average fire department only sees 5% of its fire-related calls, while 65% of calls are medical-related.
A Washington Post article said the idea of a “fire” department is a misnomer. “In practice, these agencies have become emergency medical responders.”
Fire Departments Need More Versatile Rescue Trucks
All this means an increased need for smaller, more versatile responder trucks.
Smaller trucks are less expensive for fire departments to operate. They also require smaller crews to man and save on fuel costs.
When responder trucks reply to an emergency, they can help save wear and tear on a fire department’s more giant tanker and ladder trucks. Your larger tanker and ladder trucks are expensive and important.
For several smaller volunteer fire departments, responder trucks have the advantage of appearing less intimidating and easier to drive for recruits.
Osco Builds Customized Rescue Trucks
At Osco Tank & Truck Sales, our family-owned company can build rescue trucks to meet your department’s needs.
Whether you’re searching for an EMS/ALS (Advanced Life Support) responder truck, a chief’s response unit, or a versatile multi-purpose truck in your department’s fleet, we can build the right truck for you.
With varying body sizes, we can ensure your custom responder truck best meets your department’s needs.
The changing landscape of firefighting has made responder trucks a must-have for every department. Responder trucks must be a top priority for you and your department.
Contact Osco Tank & Truck Sales today! See how we can work with your department to build a truck suited to your needs.
- Poly Fire Tanks: Revolutionizing Firefighting with Lightweight Power
Poly fire tanks are commonly used in rural and wilderness firefighting operations, as they allow fire trucks to carry significant water reserves to areas where… Read more: Poly Fire Tanks: Revolutionizing Firefighting with Lightweight Power - Rapid Response Trucks: Investing in SafetyWhy are rapid-response trucks valuable for departments? Rapid response trucks are smaller (up to half the size of a regular fire engine), less expensive to… Read more: Rapid Response Trucks: Investing in Safety
- Hastings, NE Receives a Commander Series ApparatusIn the first week of October, we delivered a new brightly colored tanker truck to Hastings, NE. This truck is a 2015 Mack Granite GU813,… Read more: Hastings, NE Receives a Commander Series Apparatus
- Bethel Acres Receives New Commander ApparatusWe are happy announce that the Bethel Acres Fire Department in Shawnee, OK has received their new Commander fire apparatus. We recently made a delivery… Read more: Bethel Acres Receives New Commander Apparatus
- Custom Fire Apparatus from Osco Tank & Truck SalesTop 3 Reasons To Work With Us On Your Custom Fire Apparatus Osco Tank and Truck Sales is the best option for buying your custom… Read more: Custom Fire Apparatus from Osco Tank & Truck Sales
- 3 Reasons Why a Stainless Steel Tank from Osco is a Great ChoiceAlthough people are initially intrigued by our custom fire apparatuses, they stay in awe of our quality products. Other than our custom fire trucks, we… Read more: 3 Reasons Why a Stainless Steel Tank from Osco is a Great Choice
