State of West Virginia Office of Emergency Services Regional HAZMAT Response Team - West Virginia

From Hackney:
The State of West Virginia Office of Emergency Services has placed the last of a total of twelve (12) Hackney TC1482 Haz-Mat Tractor and Trailers into service as part of its expanding regional response teams concept.

The trailers are pulled by Freightliner FL112 tractors with 410 hp Caterpillar engines and Allison HD4060 transmissions, plenty of power for any of the steep West Virginia passes.

Each trailer is equipped with a 40,000 watt PTO generator that powers a 20 hp, 26.5 cfm breathing air compressor for rapid, on-site SCBA recharging. The system chosen was the Scott Avenger 36 with RevolveAir computerized fill station. The Avenger, using the Ingersoll-Rand compressor, operates at only 950 rpm's, providing a very quiet working environment, the only known compressor system that runs that quietly. The generator also powers a NightScan light tower with six 950 watt MagnaFire lamps with multi-directional lighting capability. Two removable tri-pod MagnaFire telescoping lights are mounted on the rear of the trailer.

An OSHA compliant observation platform that can be erected by one man in under three minutes is mounted on the roof and accessible from the roof access ladder.

A 3-man command center is located on the rear of the trailer permitting one-step up entrance. The "L" shaped cabinet setup is constructed of aluminum hinged door upper storage cabinets. The "L" shaped desk area is constructed of 304 stainless steel, making it safe to use in haz-cat operations. A small refrigerator is located in the right rear corner. The space is heated and air conditioned and can operate from either the trailer generator or from a shorepower connection.

Excluding the command center, over 950 cu.ft. of storage space is provided behind the exterior roll-up doors. Space is provided for rapid deployment decon tents, decon shower and hot water units, decon protective clothing, testing equipment and much more.