SS-19
Special Services 19 (SS-19) was Wake County's fire fighter rehabilitation unit and was located at Station 1. SS-19 is a retrofitted 1991 Ford F-350 1st Response Ambulance. Western Wake responded with SS-19 to any long term incident in Wake County where firefighter rehabilitation is needed, including: structure fires, search and rescue, RDU Airport incidents or any other mass incidents. SS-19 carried an assortment of crackers and hot/cold beverages. It was also equipped with onboard oxygen and various first aid equipment for treating firefighters. SS-19 has communication equipment which can be used in most surrounding counties.
Emergency warning devices include: A lightbar, and an assortment of other red and white beacons along with built-in spot lights. It also has a Code 3 siren and speaker.
SS-19 in action!
SS-19 at Wake County Public Safety Day 1997 along with Fuquay EMS and others. Photo courtesy of Wake County Emergency Management Site.
Equipment List:
CAB: DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT: 1 Garage Door Opener 4 Cases of Water (minimum) 1 Remote Trip Light 1 Box Ice Packs 1 Cellular Phone 1 Box Gatoraide 1 Log Book 1 Wheel Chock 1 DOT ERG Guide 2 Ropes 1 Street Guide 1 ABC Fire Extinguisher 1 Fuel Key Coffee & Supplies 2 Spot Lights Utensils 3 Vests Cups DRIVER'S SIDE REAR: REAR COMPARTMENT: 2 Cord Reels 8 Chairs 4 Extension Cords 6 Portable Chairs 1 Television 1 Privacy Stall INTERIOR: PASSENGER SIDE COMPARTMENT: 4 Hard Hats 2 Vests Medical Gloves 2 Flashlights First Aid Supplies 2 Tarps 2 Tables 2 Bleach 1 Awning 1 Fire Line Tape 2 Ice Chests 1 Biohazard Tape 2 Coolers Flares 1 Generator Jump Start Kit 1 Soap Dispenser w/Soap 1 Toolbox 2 Refrigerators w/Water 1 Claw Hammer 1 Rope 1 10" Adjustable Wrench 2 Small Trash Cans 1 6" Adjustable Wrench 3 First Aid Kits 1 Pliers 1 Coffee Pot 1 Channel Locks 1 Microwave 4 Std. Screwdrivers Crackers 2 Phillips Screwdrivers Towels 3 Twist Lock Rec Adapt Trash Bags Stop Leak Putty Motorola Radio Charger 2 1/2" to 2 3/4" Adapter T-Shirts Velcro Hats Various Screws/Bolts Socks 2 SCBA/Mask/PALS SCBA #SS-19-1 Bottle #SS-19-1 SCBA #SS-19-2 Bottle #SS-19-2