Thiruvananthapuram airport inducts Kerala’s first HRET crash fire tender
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has introduced Kerala's first High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) crash fire tender, enhancing its firefighting capabilities. This advanced technology allows firefighters to directly access aircraft interiors for more effective fire suppression. The vehicle is equipped with features that improve response times and operational flexibility in emergency situations.
- ▪The Rosenbauer Panther Crash Fire Tender is the first of its kind in Kerala.
- ▪It can extend to 16.5 meters and project water up to 85 meters.
- ▪The vehicle carries 11,300 liters of water and is powered by a 700 horsepower engine.
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The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has significantly enhanced its aircraft rescue and firefighting capabilities with the induction of a state-of-the-art Rosenbauer Panther Crash Fire Tender equipped with a High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET), the first of its kind at any airport in Kerala.The advanced HRET system represents a major leap in aviation firefighting technology. Unlike conventional firefighting turrets, the HRET can extend and pierce an aircraft fuselage, enabling firefighters to deliver water, foam, or other extinguishing agents directly into the passenger cabin or cargo hold.
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