New Bedford Fire Department acquires new cutting

Michael Silvia June 14, 2023 Announcements, Causes, Latest, Press Release 1 Comment

“The New Bedford Fire Department is proud to present our newly acquired equipment and vehicles. These items were acquired with the assistance of local and federal funding. The NBFD thanks Mayor Mitchell and the City Council for their support.

Featured in the following video are the following items:

• Lithium-ion battery fire mitigation equipment.• MobileDetect Fentanyl & Xylazine Test Strips for rapid on scene identification• Emergency-Plug electric vehicle disabling device for all EVs including Tesla.• Three drones, including one mini drone and all associated equipment.• Twenty-two (22) Zoll AEDs which replace older Philips model AEDs. These are compatible with NBEMS’ Zoll cardiac monitors and streamline cardiac arrest care and increase the chance of ROSC.• Mobile breathing air system trailer. This unit is equipped with an air compressor, generator, light tower and air tool connections. It also has the capability to fill SCUBA cylinders.• Two administrative Chevrolet Tahoes• Two Ford F-150 Command Units• Two Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fire Investigator Units”-New Bedford Fire Department.

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