Assets
Air Support Units (ASU)
Quantity
11
Capabilities
Compressor/manifold system with adaptors for all SCBA and SCUBA.
All-Terrain Utility Vehicles (ATV)
Quantity
70
Capabilities
6 X 6 Polaris Ranger on trailer. Can tow its own trailer. Equipment on each unit varies, as chosen by division
Decontamination Vehicles (Decon)
These specifically outfitted decontamination trucks support local units of government to allow fire departments to provide expedient mass decontamination of victims at the scene of hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction incident. Each unit is supplied with materials to process 200 initial victims. Cook County Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) participated in this purchase with three of the 25 units.
Quantity
25
Capabilities
Mass decontamination – up to 200 people with supplies on board. Shower and hygiene facilities. Exterior, under-awning, misting nozzles for cooling.
Division Locations
1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 31, 32, 36, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 55
Divisional Expedient Shelter Systems
Quantity
68
Capabilities
Trailer with one Western Shelter tent and HVAC. Space for additional equipment. Each tent accommodates 20 responders.
Double Deck Boat Trailer
Quantity
17
Capabilities
One inflatable and one rigid hull boat with 40 hp motors and safety/rescue equipment.
Division Locations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 24, 36, 41, 56, US&R (2). Note: one trailer with 6 inflatable boats at MABAS Readiness Center.
Emergency Medical Support-Morgue Truck
Quantity
1
Capabilities
A self-contained morgue truck for use in fatality management and MCI Incidents.
50 Backboards.
100 Cadaver bags
EMS Triage/Treatment Vehicle
Quantity
1
Capabilities
US&R asset with 3 fully equipped treatment suites, dual equipped ALS capability.
Generator Light Tower (GLT)
Quantity
82
Capabilities
20 kW diesel-powered with 4 – 1000 w floodlights.
Hazardous Materials Team (HazMat)
Quantity
31
Capabilities
A 10 person statewide deployable team with monitoring/detection, containment, and mitigation of up to Level A Hazardous Materials response. All teams have standardized training and equipment.
Division Locations
1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 31, 32, 35, 36, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50/56
Incident Management (IMAT) Supply Trailer
Quantity
69
Capabilities
Carries Incident Management forms and supplies for deployed teams.
Mechanic’s Vehicle & Fuel Pup
Mission Support Unit (MSU)
Quantity
4
Capabilities
The MABAS Mission Support Units (MSU) are completely self-contained credentialing units that can also be used to support command and control functions and provide meeting space
Division Locations
North (Division 1 at the MRC), Northwest (Division 29), Central (Division 36), and South (Division 45)
Mobile Ventilation Units (MVU)
Quantity
8
Capabilities
100 hp fan motor on 18 foot elevating, 360 degree rotating, and tilting stalk.
Used for hi-rise ventilation, confined space ventilation, mass decontamination/cooling (with an attachment for hose), toxic gas dissolution, etc
Passenger Van
Quantity
1
Capabilities
Available to move first responders for incident responses
This vehicle is housed at the MABAS MRC
Capacity is eleven (11) passengers plus one (1) driver max
There is no special driver’s license needed for this van
MABAS does not have designated bus drivers available
Sector Scan Sonar
Quantity
Capabilities
Provides down-looking sonar to locate and identify underwater structures and items.
Side Scan Sonar
Quantity
Capabilities
Towed array sonar provides real time underwater images with high clarity for search, rescue, and recovery.
Technical Rescue Team (TRT)
Quantity
29
Capabilities
A 10 person statewide deployable team with collapse, high angle, confined space, and below grade rescue capabilities. All teams have standardized training and equipment.
Division Locations
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 32, 36, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48
Tent City Trailer
Quantity
3
Capabilities
Semi trailer with 10 Western Shelter 19’ X 35’ tents, HVAC, cots, and accessories. Built-in generator to power all ten tents. Accommodates 200 responders.
Urban Search & Rescue Team (USAR)
Quantity
Capabilities
Modeled after and compliant with FEMA Type 1 US&R standards, the team is 240 members divided into three platoons. Self-sustaining for 72 hours. Provides heavy construction search and rescue capabilities. Internal planning, logistics, structural stability assessment, medical and hazardous materials monitoring.
contact info:
US&R Operations Branch Manager
Patrick Hardin
hardin@mabas-il.org
US&R Administration Branch Manager
Joseph Moore
moore@mabas-il.org
US&R Bus
Quantity
1
Capabilities
Primary use is for US&R personnel transportation
Capacity is 15 passengers and 1 driver Maximum
Available for First Responder transport for incident responses
Bus drivers must possess a valid driver’s license with a passenger endorsement
MABAS does not have designated bus drivers available
Utility Trailer
Quantity
2
Capabilities
Utility trailer for moving supplies and equipment.
Utility Truck
Quantity
2
Capabilities
General use heavy-duty utility box trucks
Warehouse Trailers
Quantity
7
Capabilities
18,000 items – various supplies, including generators, chain saws, shovels, brooms, cots, sleeping bags, tarps, hand tools, gloves, goggles, trash cans, etc.
Water Rescue Teams
Water Robot / Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)
Quantity
3
Capabilities
Remotely operated underwater high-resolution imaging device, sonar helps locate and navigate to victims even in zero visibility; allows the operator to manipulate interlocking saw to retrieve victims or evidence.
