These products can help provide your firefighters with sturdy holders of just about any type of tool they may need on the fireground
By: FireRescue1 Staff
If you are currently working on specs for a new piece of apparatus or retrofitting an older apparatus, GearGrid is a company worth looking into.
The company, more noted in the past as manufacturers of heavy duty turnout gear racks for fire stations, has branched out in the past several years to introduce swingout and pullout equipment holders for apparatus compartments.
Having all of your equipment mounted in space-saving configurations and being readily accessible to firefighters on the fireground from your apparatus compartments is a great idea.
Not only will these products save space on your apparatus, but will provide your firefighters with sturdy holders of just about any type of tool they may need on the fireground.
These tool grids are constructed of heavy gauge steel tubing with ¼” diameter steel wire. All are powder coated in eight different colors.
Among the features of the SwingOut Grid Design are:
- Single and double grids come standard with back tool grid
- Lightweight construction
- Custom made for your specific compartment
- Sixty lb. gas springs with ball-joint fittings assist in easy open/closing
- Positive latching mechanism standard with each unit
- Independent back wall tool grids are also available
The PullOut Grid Design is available with 600 and 1000 lb. slides, and features a view-through design for fast access. It’s available in 70 percent and 100 percent extensions, and a positive latching mechanism is standard with each unit
Don’t just throw your equipment into your compartments — you can use these pullouts and swingouts for your equipment storage needs. We’ve seen these products in action on many different types of apparatus and and are a cost-effective option to saving space on your apparatus.
Since 1921, GearGrid Corporation has designed and manufactured durable steel tubing and wire products for a variety of applications. For more details, visit their website.
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