Sportsmobile Search & Rescue Vehicles will serve as first responders to many of the world's catastrophic events as part of the Mid-East country of Qatar's "Humanitarian Mission to the World." These ERVs can be quickly flown anywhere in C-130 cargo planes.
Seventeen ERVs were built — one Command vehicle, two Support vehicles, two K-9 vehicles (8 dogs per van), 12 Transport vehicles. Each of the 12 Transport vehicles will accommodate 12 passengers. In total, the Transport vans will be able to remove 144 people in one mission.
Flash movie of TV news report, click play button below
For more information see the Media News button under the Information main menu.
The Qatar Search & Rescue Vans were built on Ford Econoline E350 Chassis with Sportsmobile's 12 Gear 4-wheel drive. Also included • Dynatrac Pro-Rock 60 front axle • Atlas 2 Transfer Case • Hella powered top-mounted flood light system • 12,000 lb. front mounted Warn winch • 46 gallon gas tank (long range fuel capacity) • Trojan Aluminess Front and Rear Bumper Package • 35-inch BF Goodrich all-terrain tires mounted on American Racing wheels.
Search and Rescue Vehicle built for Mr. Rollins, an emergency response volunteer, and his trained search dog.
The van is a Ford EB diesel with a Sportsmobile 4-wheel drive. Additional equipment includes • Trojan aluminum bumpers • rear bumper compartment for a Honda 2000 generator that will run the A/C • temperature pager • inverter • antennae for a CB or cell phone • A7 KVH satellite system • solar panels.
Environmental & Hazardous Materials Emergency Vehicle was built on an RB Sprinter. The interior has an updraft vapor work-station air conditioning and a sealed storage area. The exterior has emergency lighting, dual awnings and utility lighting.
