New FDNY Ferrara Hazmat 1 Enters Construction?

[x635 4,066]

There's really no information, but it looks like Ferrara is building a(nother) Hazmat 1 for FDNY:

http://www.ferrarafire.com/CustomerSupport/InProduction/pages/4721/4721.html

I'm suprised it would be on the Inferno chasis, as they are using the "Ultra" chasis for everything else now...

[res6cue 67]

It's not an Inferno chassis, the info is wrong. It's the same chassis as the new rescues.

[SRS131EMTFF 471]

Any new info on the new HAZMAT rig? Is it going to be replacing the HM-1 rig or supplement it? Will the current HM-1 become a spare?

[sfrd18 360]

According to Ferrara's website, progress on the rig is going smoothly. It's a Ferrara Ultra chassis(the same as FDNY's new Rescues and Ladders by Ferrara) with what looks like a walk-in rescue body. My guess is that it will be replacing the current Haz-Mat. 1 and Haz-Mat. 1's current Ferrara will be a spare.

http://www.ferrarafire.com/CustomerSupport/InProduction/InProduction.html

[Future Fireman 4]

Could it be a replacement to HM1's 2nd piece? Although, that would defeat the purpose of it being a walk in...

[firedude 985]

I do not think this truck is replacing the current Hazmat 1. The current Hazmat 1 is not that old, I believe 2007. This could posibbly be replacing Hazmat Support 1 (picuted bellow), a 2002 KW. just my 2 cents

Edited July 20, 2011 by firedude

[msm232 69]

Any new info on the new HAZMAT rig? Is it going to be replacing the HM-1 rig or supplement it? Will the current HM-1 become a spare?

It will be the new HM-1 and the existing unit will be a fully stocked spare for when the front line piece is getting serviced or if an event warrants call back personnel.

A new second piece is finished being spec'd out and should be going out to bid anytime.

Stay safe.