Been trying to find Mission Chief's answer to High Water Vehicles. Houston, TX is prone to flooding and has many of these. I've found them in other cities, such as New Haven, CT. They are basically surplus army trucks with some modifications. They sit higher off the ground, so they are sent into flooded areas to rescue people. HFD's new high water rescue vehicles ready for severe weather (youtube.com)
As I look at the Possible Missions list, I'm trying to find the best fit for this vehicle. First thought was a Crew Carrier with personnel trained in Swift Water Rescue. Flood section of Possible Missions List doesn't seem to have use for it, however. I'm seeing Heavy Rescue, though these are not Heavy Rescue in the traditional sense. Nor are they necessarily based in stations that have boats. And they do not necessarily pull any type of trailer, though Floods may require Flood Control and Disaster Response extensions.
This might boil down to being a "Heavy Rescue Truck" for Mission Chief purposes. I can just put an army truck skin on it.
Your thoughts???
High Water Vehicles
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October 17, 2024 at 10:02 PM Approved the thread. -
It’s a question not even I could answer (and have thought about myself)
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Almost feel like it should be treated like a brush truck, made its own thing and required on certain missions.
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My thought would be to go as either an HRV or Utility ... If the particular truck also have a boat then use HRV+Boat.
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