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Seminole County unveils new Squad 2 rescue apparatus
Summary
Seminole County Fire Department presented its new Squad 2, a 2025 Pierce Velocity, describing specialized hydraulic rescue tools, technical-rescue gear, HAZMAT detection systems and an always-ALS-capable crew of four.
Seminole County Fire Department staff presented a walkthrough of Squad 2, a 2025 Pierce Velocity rescue apparatus, saying the vehicle is the "4th generation squad since the Special Hazards and Operations team was founded in 1992." The presenter described the truck as organized to speed deployment of discipline-specific tools for vehicle extrication, technical rescue and hazardous-materials response.
The presenter emphasized several distinguishing features: front-mounted hydraulic cutters and spreaders with a 100-foot hydraulic line, specialized storage organized by rescue discipline, climate-controlled work and detection areas, and onboard equipment for shoring, heavy lifting and dive rescue. The presenter said the crew staffing is four personnel — a company officer, a driver/engineer and two firefighters — and that the truck is "always ALS capable," meaning at least one paramedic is on board for advanced life support.
