The 6X6X6 Disaster Responding and Fire Extinguishing Vehicle as knowns as "Hızır Güç" which means "Immediate Power" is one of the most favourite vehicles of the Istanbul Fire Department. This vehicle is a multi-purpose rescue vehicle equipped with special equipment designed to function in incidents like earthquake, flood, rescue and fire. It is manufactured to go at high speed on both asphalt and rough roads. The vehicle, able to make a crab-walk, can pass through water at a depth of 1.5 metres. It can move on 40 % sloping terrain by means of its ability to rise and descend 450 millimetres. It can cover a distance of 40 kilometres with a speed of 40 kilometres with flat tyres by the way of "the run flat system" in all its tyres. This vehicle also has a rubble & snow plough.
Specifications:
Engine Power | 400 HP |
Engine Type | 6 cylinders,Diesel, Euro III |
Gearbox | 6 forward, 1 reverse |
Cabin Capacity | 1+2 people |
Water & Foam Tanks | |
Water Tank Capacity | 2.500 lt |
Foam Tank Capacity | 250 lt + 350 lt = 600 lt |
The Istanbul Fire Department is always at the service of Istanbul City with all its well-educated personnel, modern vehicles and state-of-the-art equipment.