SCANIA IN THE FIRE SERVICE
Purpose-built for performance
SCANIA IN THE FIRE SERVICE
An early Scania fire appliance delivered to the Malmรถ Fire Brigade, southern Sweden in 1911
More than 100 years proven service A track record second-to-none As one of the world's oldest automotive manufacturers, Scania has over 100 years experience as a supplier to fire and rescue services. Initially, the company provided portable pumping engines, followed by fully built-up fire appliances, such as the vehicle on the left which was supplied to the Malmö Fire Brigade in southern Sweden in 1911. The UK’s first Scania fire appliance was an LB81 model with a Metz turntable ladder, right, supplied to Grampian Fire Brigade in 1981. Today, Scania fire appliances are in operation with Fire and Rescue Services the length and breadth of the UK. As industry leader,
Scania holds a substantial share of the heavy fire appliance market. This extensive track record also means that Scania today has 30 years experience of dealing and collaborating with body builders serving the fire industry. Consequently, Scania’s products are highly compatible with those of the industry’s leading bodywork and appliance equipment suppliers. In the UK, Scania offers a comprehensive range of truck chassis from 18-tonnes gross vehicle weight upwards capable of meeting every fire service need. ABOVE: The UK's first Scania fire appliance, an LB81 model with Metz turntable ladder supplied to Grampian Fire Brigade in 1981 LEFT: Four appliances belonging to Northamptonshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service. Today, the county's entire heavy appliance fleet carries the Scania marque
SCANIA IN THE FIRE SERVICE
Safety, always Scania's top priority Although Scania fire appliances offer a wealth of advantages, none is more important than the safety afforded by the cab Scania fire appliance chassis are engineered to meet every need. At the top of the list comes safety, always Scania's top priority. Appreciating that the risks fire crews face begin long before the scene of an incident is reached, Scania's crew cab – the only factoryfitted fire appliance crew cab available on the market today – is constructed of fully-galvanised steel and has been designed to provide maximum protection in all operational circumstances. In fact, it was more than 50 years ago that Scania first became involved in setting the benchmarks to ensure its cabs would deliver the highest levels of safety for those who travel in them. For when strength tests were imposed on truck cabs in Sweden in 1961, Scania's central laboratory was initially responsible for conducting the required trials. The tests involved swinging a one-tonne pendulum weight into the A-pillars of the cab and a second into the cab rear wall, followed by the application of a static 15-tonnes load to the roof. After this, the vehicle's doors had to be capable of being opened from inside in order for the cab to pass the test.
Within every Scania cab is more than half a century of safety development and experience. Should the worst happen, in the vast majority of instances crews walk away unscathed – as was the case when this vehicle rolled down an embankment
High performance and low whole-life costs At the heart of every Scania fire appliance is its Scania engine which, in addition to performance, has been designed for longevity, fuelefficiency and reliability. Moreover, the characteristics of Scania engines – high horsepower, with high torque at low revs – means they are particularly well suited to prolonged PTO/pumping tasks. High torque at low revs also means less driveline wear and tear, a key factor when it comes to keeping whole-life costs low. Other factors reducing the cost of operation are high-specification components, such as chassis and braking systems. These have a design capability well in excess of what is typically demanded by Fire and Rescue Services, meaning replacement cycles are lengthened and minimised. A third factor with a positive influence on whole-life costs is Scania's highly-developed modular build system, which sees a relatively small number of components used across the range. Nowhere is the benefit of this better demonstrated than by one very basic but essential component: the headlamp unit. Whereas some marques demand as many as five units to be held in stock to satisfy all current models, Scania requires only one.
High build quality and low maintenance requirements deliver maximum uptime, while Scania's modular build system, left, utilises a relatively small number of core components to produce a versatile and cost-effective vehicle range. These illustrations show example four- and six-wheel vehicle types featuring Scania's standard and long crew cabs. Under the skin, many other chassis components are included within the modular build system, thereby further contributing to the flexibility of the programme
SCANIA IN THE FIRE SERVICE
Leading the way Meeting the needs of modern Fire and Rescue Services Pictured top right and opposite is a latest-generation Scania/Angloco Combined Aerial and Pumping Appliance, based on a Scania P 380 DB6x2*4MNB 26-tonnes gvw chassis with six-seat crew cab. This vehicle has a 380 hp Scania Euro 5 EGR engine and fully automatic transmission. The bodywork has been designed in partnership with Bronto Skylift and has a 27.5 metre working height aerial ladder platform with a three person/325 kg capacity fire fighting and rescue cage, a 1,400 litre water tank, a 75 litre foam tank, a 2,300 litres/minute remote control water monitor at the cage, plus a host of supporting on-board ancillary equipment. Pictured right is a Scania/Angloco multi-purpose vehicle, based on a highly manoeuvrable Scania P 380 DB6x2*4MNA rear-steer 26-tonnes gvw chassis with four-seat crew cab, a 380 hp Scania Euro 5 EGR engine and fully automatic transmission. The vehicle's Angloco Multi-Purpose Vehicle – 9000 bodywork features a 9,000 litre water tank which is demountable when empty, two 1,600 litre/minute light portable pumps, a 6,100 kg maximum lifting capacity crane and a 2,000 kg tail-lift.
LEFT: Demonstrating the flexibility of the Scania chassis are these four appliances in service today with Northamptonshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service, left to right: Scania P 340 DB6x2*4MNA CP28 Combined Aerial Rescue Platform; Scania P 310 DB6x2*4MNB CP16 rear-steer Hookloader, designed to carry incident pods to and from the scenes of incidents; Scania R 340 DB4x2MNA CR19 Emergency Rescue Tender with heavy-duty winching equipment and truck-mounted crane; Scania P 280 DB4x2MNA CP28 Pumping Appliance with 'Type B' water tender bodywork
Scania/Angloco Combined Aerial Pumping Appliance
SCANIA AND THE ENVIRONMENT Scania continuously improves the environmental performance of its products, processes and services. Business demands and other requirements form the basis for improvements, where fulfilment of legislation is fundamental. Scania’s environmental work is proactive, based on a life-cycle perspective and the principle of precaution. Scania's environmental work can be broken down into four key areas: Research and development Every year, approximately four percent of Scania’s global turnover is ploughed back into research and development. Much of the work carried out today has an environmental emphasis.
best-practice in mind. The principal considerations here are: Right first time Quality in all we do Maximum efficiency in every respect Minimal waste at all times Minimal production process emissions Product performance Product performance naturally has a major bearing on Scania's environmental performance. In order to minimise carbon footprint, Scania’s focus today falls into five main categories:
Component manufacture Here, Scania has stringent controls in place, both for itself and for its suppliers. Recyclability of components is factored in from the outset. Production processes Scania’s production processes are designed with environmental
Minimal fuel consumption Minimal exhaust emissions Minimal use of consumables, such as oils and filters Maximum uptime, achieved through a combination of reliability and low servicing requirements Fleet management/monitoring equipment fitted as standard. This enables driver and vehicle performance to be measured and monitored and improvement plans formulated as a result
Scania (Great Britain) Limited Delaware Drive Tongwell Milton Keynes MK15 8HB Telephone: 01908 210210
Fax: 01908 215040
Website: www.scania.co.uk
All information believed to be correct at time of going to press. Please note that some features described may not be available on all models. Please confirm exact specification with your local Scania dealer.
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