The latest Isuzu gas supply fire truck developed by Isuzu powerstar trucks has been successfully tested and put on the market.
This Isuzu gas supply fire truck build on Isuzu FVR heavy duty truck chassis, Isuzu 6HK1 240HP diesel engine, is a multifunctional fire truck integrating gas supply, power supply and lighting. It can provide breathing gas, gas source power, power supply and lighting for various accident rescue sites, mines and underwater operations, and field operations. The vehicle is equipped with 50 6.8-liter gas cylinders and 26 9-liter gas cylinders, and can inflate 8 gas cylinders at the same time; the lighting lifting lamp group consists of 4 2000W lamps, which can be rotated in all directions, with a maximum lifting height of 7.5 meters. The low-pressure gas supply coil of the vehicle can provide uninterrupted gas supply for the breathing support system of remote rescue personnel, and can be used as a gas supply source for rescue tools such as life-saving air cushions and assault boats.
The commissioning of the Isuzu gas supply fire vehicle marks a new step for domestic firefighting equipment in the field of diversified high technology. It effectively solves the problem of slow filling of breathing cylinders on site of firefighting forces, lays a solid foundation for comprehensively improving the overall combat strength, effectively handling various fires and emergency rescue accidents, and provides a strong guarantee for "extinguishing big fires and fighting tough battles".
1. ISUZU Air Supply Special Vehicle with Doube Cabin and Generator
The vehicle is mainly used for the comprehensive rescue of firefighters' air respirators. Its high-efficiency inflation performance provides a strong guarantee for firefighters to continuously provide breathing air during fire rescues.
2. Technical Parameters
| No. | Main Items | Technical Parameters |
| 2.1 | Model | PST5141TXFGQ80 |
| 2.2 | Overall Dimension | 8105mm×2490mm×3140mm |
| 2.3 | Max. Load Weight | 14000kgs |
| 2.4 | Number of the Crew | 2+4 fireman (include driver) |
| 2.5 | Max. Speed | 90km/h |
| 2.6 | Painting | Red color painting |
3. Chassis
4. Vehicle-mounted gas supply system
"The main function of this Isuzu brand gas supply fire truck is to supply the air breathing apparatus of the fire brigade, provide sufficient oxygen for the fire fighters on duty, and provide lighting for the disaster accident scene. The arrival of this gas supply fire truck will be of great help to the oxygen supply of the fighters at the scene of the major fire. The first thing that comes into view is the rows of gas cylinder slots for gas cylinders, which are about 100 gas cylinder slots. These gas cylinder slots are used to place spare gas cylinders. If they are full, a total of 136 gas cylinders can be placed. In the middle part of the car, there are 16 long black gas cylinders, which are inflatable emergency gas cylinders. "Normally these 16 gas cylinders are full of gas. If oxygen is urgently needed at the fire scene, when inflating the gas cylinders for the soldiers, it only takes about a minute to use these 16 emergency gas cylinders to inflate 8 gas cylinders at the same time. If you use the previous air pump to inflate, it takes 15 minutes to fill a gas cylinder. At the rear of the car is an operating panel for inflating the gas cylinders, which can be operated on both sides of the car at the same time. “If you don’t use the emergency gas cylinders in the car to inflate, you can also directly inflate the soldier’s oxygen cylinders at this position, but the inflation speed will be slightly slower than using emergency gas cylinders. In recent years, fire rescue accidents across the country have shown a diversified trend. In order to better cope with the current complex fire safety situation and improve the combat effectiveness of the troops, the fire brigade applied for the purchase of new fire trucks based on the actual fire fighting and rescue situation and the current vehicle equipment structure characteristics of the brigade.
Isuzu Air supply fire truck: definition, composition and future development trend
In emergency scenarios of fire rescue and disaster response, air supply fire trucks play a vital role. As a specially designed fire truck, air supply fire trucks are mainly used at large disaster sites to provide firefighters with the necessary air supply for air respirators and pneumatic tools. This type of vehicle not only enhances the ability of firefighters to operate in complex environments, but also greatly improves the safety and efficiency of rescue operations.
The composition of Isuzu air supply fire trucks is quite complex, mainly including key parts such as vehicle chassis, air compressor system, generator set, control system and lighting system. As the foundation of the vehicle, the vehicle chassis carries the stable operation of the entire system; the air compressor system is the core of the air supply fire truck, responsible for providing high-pressure air to ensure the normal operation of firefighters' respirators and pneumatic tools; the generator set provides power support for the entire system to ensure that all components can continue to operate in an emergency; the control system is responsible for monitoring and adjusting the working status of each component to ensure the safety and accuracy of the operation; and the lighting system ensures that firefighters can still work effectively at night or in low light conditions.
Looking ahead, the development trend of gas-supplied fire trucks will pay more attention to technological innovation, multifunctional design, and energy conservation and environmental protection. With the application of new materials and new processes, as well as the integration of technologies such as the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, the performance and efficiency of gas-supplied fire trucks will be significantly improved. For example, by introducing an intelligent control system, the vehicle can monitor and adjust the gas supply pressure and flow in real time to meet the needs of different rescue scenarios. At the same time, the multifunctional design will also enable gas-supplied fire trucks to undertake more types of rescue tasks, such as providing temporary communications, lighting, or simple medical assistance.
In terms of energy conservation and environmental protection, gas-supplied fire trucks will pay more attention to the use of clean energy and emission control in the future. With the increasing global awareness of environmental protection, fire trucks driven by clean energy will become an important direction for the development of the industry. This will not only help reduce emission pollution, but also reduce the operating costs of fire trucks and improve overall economic benefits.
In addition, with the acceleration of urbanization and the improvement of fire safety awareness, the demand for fire trucks will continue to grow. As an important part of it, gas-supplied fire trucks will usher in a broader development prospect. The government and enterprises will increase investment and support in the fire truck industry, promote technological innovation and industrial upgrading to meet the growing demand for fire safety.
