Polaris Ranger 6x6
Grand Canyon National Park

Search & Rescue

Information:

Grand Canyon National Park has one of the busiest EMS programs in the National Park Service. In 2007, Park personnel responded to 1,400 medical incidents. The 7,000 foot elevation of the South Rim is deceiving and elderly visitors frequently experience cardiac related chest pain, while walking along the rim. Based at the South Rim Fire Station, the Polaris Ranger 6X6 permits NPS personnel to more efficiently reach medical emergencies along the popular Rim Trail. The Ranger 6x6 is also used to effectively conduct search operations for missing subjects along the rim and on adjacent fire roads. Additionally the UTV is perfect for transporting rescue equipment to accident scenes on the canyon rim. The 6X6 feature is useful in winter snowpack and on high clearance roads permitting year-round mobility and access.

Typical walkway where the Polaris Ranger 6x6 is used.

Modifications:

Kimtek - MedLite Emergency Medical Rescue Slide In Skid Unit

Designed by Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians for use by all public safety agencies. This design puts the patient and the medical care attendant front and center. It is built for rough terrain to be used in all weather situations. Made of aluminum, it is rugged, rust proof and affordable. This emergency rescue skid unit is designed to quickly turn any UTV utility vehicle into a "mini ambulance".

The MEDLITE™ Transport is designed to carry one patient, one EMS attendant and assorted emergency gear. The long board is easily attached to the unit using 10 Velcro D loop straps which are included. The attendants seat with seat belt glides on wheels the entire length of the unit and is able to be locked in three different locations along the guide rails to meet any emergency situation. It has 9 cubic feet of enclosed storage under the patient area for medical bags, trauma supplies and oxygen. The unit comes standard with a retractable IV pole. When it comes to off road rescues, safety and patient comfort are the key. Whether you are using it as a medical rescue or for a third passenger during search and rescues, the MEDLITE™ Transport slide in skid unit should meet all your needs.

The MEDLITE™ Transport Deluxe includes all standard items on MEDLITE™ Transport plus a slide-out tray in the storage area; 02 holder to hold a standard size "D" bottle with regulator; and 3rd Attendant Rail.

Gall's compact siren unit

Federal Signal Impaxx high intensity LED strobes

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2007 Polaris Ranger 6x6 EFI Specifications:

1750 lb. payload
1250 lb. cargo capacity
15 cu. ft. cargo volume
1750 lb. towing capacity
44 mph top speed
On-Demand true 6-wheel drive
6.25 in. rear suspension travel
7.2 in. ground clearance
499cc liquid-cooled 4-Valve 4-Stroke single cylinder
Fuel Capacity 8.0 gallons
Wheelbase 90 in.
Dry Weight 1410lbs.
Length/Width/Height 120x60x75 in
Automotive style 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes
Seating for three
2-inch receiver hitch

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Polaris Ranger 6x6 Grand Canyon National Park

Search & Rescue

Polaris Ranger 6x6
Grand Canyon National Park