Above you see a fire dept Landing Vehicle Tracked (LVT). Many fire depts in the deep south after WW2 took possession of these vehicles to use in flood/hurricane rescue.
Fast forward to today and every fire dept in the south could use a M-113 (that retains its amphibious capability) for the same work. Additionally out west a few could be outfitted to tow water trailers and used to fight fires in the deep wilderness.
Militarization of civilian rescue forces isn't a bad idea. Its time has come. Law Enforcement? That's a different kettle of fish.
Off topic...well, not that much, afterall the initial tank project was a firefighter.
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I think that is also how one of our local small town depts. acquired a Snow-Cat. I've seen it put to use during winter search operations, so it has been put to good use.
ReplyDeleteI can see a use for M-113s for very rural fire depts in the deep wilderness as an EMS/Fire/Rescue.
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