Code 3 FDNY Saulsbury Heavy Rescue 5 (12702)

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November 1998

This model is damaged in a few areas with some small detail pieces missing. I will check to see if I have the pieces that can be included if anyone shows interest. (See photos)
Top piece that goes on the cab missing.

“Rescue 5 was originally organized on May 16th, 1948. They were disbanded on June 1st, 1962 and reorganized on August 20th, 1984. They are located in the Concord section of Staten Island. Their firehouse is located 1850 Clove Road and they share these quarters with Engine 160 and Tactical Support Unit #2. Rescue 5 is known as 'Blue Thunder”. They are a Scuba trained unit and a backup Hazmat Support Unit. Rescue 5 is equipped with a mounted 32ft telescoping light tower, a 15 KW Electrical generator and a ten ton winch and an A frame hoist. They also carry other specialized Scuba and Hazmat equipment. There is also an inflatable boat stored in quarters. Each member of Rescue 5 have spent hours of specialized training in Rescue Operations.