The Brief
- Dunedin Fire Rescue partnered with Pinellas County to house and staff Rehab 62, a mobile unit designed to help first responders recover safely on scene.
- The cooling room can drop to 50 degrees for first responders to cool off.
- A state grant funded the entire $330,000 trailer, tow vehicle and equipment to keep crews safe during major emergency calls.
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Emergency crews across Pinellas County have a new tool to battle extreme heat and exhaustion while working high-stakes emergency calls.
Emergency Support Unit
What we know:
Dunedin Fire Rescue trained Thursday on the new Major Incident Support Unit known as Rehab 62.
The mobile unit can drop to 50 degrees inside, offering crew members a place to cool down and get medical monitoring on scene.
The vehicle includes a hydration area, generator, wash station, self-retractable awnings, microwave, coffee machine and bathrooms. …