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Disruptive technology


AT-Stinger in attendance, industrial and recycling factory incidents such as this would ordinarily require dedicated aerials and countless pumping appliances to feed them. In fact, throughout 2017, benefits were seen time and time again: for instance, the long jet throw capability often kept firefighters in a ‘safe zone’, away from some of the dangers of falling structures and hazardous chemicals. Its new features also reduced attendance time and the need for multiple units on the scene, increasing appliance availability for more life threatening scenarios. Together with its capability of dealing


with large scale fire, the AT-Stinger also operated as a workhorse for ‘everyday’ incidents, where required. Carrying 1,500 litres of water and a B-type’s allocation of firefighting equipment – including the new battery operated Weber E-Force 2 extrication equipment – the machine provided increased cutting and spreading power at road traffic collision (RTC) incidents. Environmental benefits were also proven,


so much so that the Environment Agency expressed an interest in the AT-Stinger being recognised as a national and regional asset. Lancashire’s official report, released in late 2017, attested to the performance of the AT-Stinger, and this evaluation paves the way for other fire services to invest in the appliance and its technology.


30 FEBRUARY 2018 www.frmjournal.com


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