Auxiliary tank fire engine (Czech Republic)

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A rescue tank fire engine is a fire service vehicle. It differs from the tank fire engine mainly in that, in addition to a large water tank, it is also equipped with devices and materials for rescuing people. The Czech abbreviation for an emergency tank fire engine is CAS, just like for the tank fire engine and the large tank fire engine.

Area of ​​responsibility

A rescue tank fire engine is equipped with devices for rescuing people, such as hydraulic rescue equipment and a large tank for extinguishing water . It is therefore well suited for fire operations in areas without a water supply, but also for various aid missions. Thanks to the large water tank, it can be used in shuttle traffic to supply other fire engines with water.

Vehicle types

CAS 20

Auxiliary
tank fire engine CAS 20

Vehicle data

Abbreviation: CAS 20
Country: Czech Republic
Crew : 0/1/5/ 6
Extinguishing water : 4,000 liters
Foam concentrate : 250 liters
Rescue kit : available

The CAS 20 was built on the chassis of the Tatra 815 , among other things . The vehicle is manned by a squadron crew, as is customary with tank fire engines. In addition to a hydraulic rescue device, a front cable winch is also part of the equipment. The pump output of the rear pump is 2,400 l / min. The newer vehicles in this series are called CAS 20-S2T. The type extension S2T stands for weight class over 14,000 kg "S", universal chassis road / all-wheel drive "2" as well as additional equipment technical assistance "T".

CAS 24

Auxiliary
tank fire engine CAS 24

Vehicle data

Abbreviation: CAS 24
Country: Czech Republic
Crew : 0/1/8/ 9
Extinguishing water : 2,000 liters
Foam concentrate : 250 liters
Rescue kit : available

With the opening of the vehicle market also for western fire-fighting vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, the CAS 24 was also built on the chassis of the Iveco Magirus 135 E 24. In contrast to what is usually the case with fire trucks, the crew cabin of this model was designed for a group crew . In addition to a hydraulic rescue device, a front cable winch is also part of the equipment. The pump output of the rear pump is 2,400 l / min. One of these vehicles was stationed at fire station 7 of the professional fire brigade in Prague .

CAS K 27

Auxiliary
tank fire engine CAS K 27

Vehicle data

Abbreviation: CAS K 27
Country: Czech Republic
Crew : 0/1/5/ 6
Extinguishing water : 2,000 liters
Foam concentrate : 400 liters
Rescue kit : available

The CAS K 27 was used on the chassis of the Tatra 815 , among other things . As is usual with tank fire engines, it has a squadron crew. In contrast to the tank fire engines, the equipment of the vehicle includes a hydraulic rescue device but also a front cable winch. The pump output of the rear pump is 2,400 l / min.

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