RESCUE

Construction Lifetime Module Warranty

Braun Northwest chooses formed aluminum construction to reduce the weight and increase the strength of all modules in it's North Star line. Eliminating extruded construction techniques also reduces repair and maintenance costs.

• Ford QVM member
• NTEA member
• Stainless steel threshold plates on module door frames
• All body parts made from 0.125" thick aluminum, including roof, floor, and sidewalls
• 2" x 0.125" aluminum wall and roof structure
• Complete undercoating
• Baffled exterior compartment drain holes
• Full seam-welded roof to form one-piece construction
• 3" x 3" x 3/8" aluminum floor substructure
• Rotary latch with stainless steel handles
• Box-pan formed doors made from 0.125" aluminum
• Unistrut adjustable shelf tracks
• Formed aluminum squad bench base
• Adjustable nader pins for each door latch
• Air core automotive weather stripping
• 2" thick polystyrene rigid foam insulation
• Full seam-welded sub-floor perimeter
• Lifetime Structural warranty

Electrical 7 year warranty

To reduce lifetime replacement costs, North Star electrical systems utilize commonly available components wherever possible.

• Advanced design; severe service electrical system
• Dual 100 Amp power solenoids
• Relays used on all load circuits
• Sequential switching
• Truck-Lite™ ICC lights
• Easy access, lighted power distribution module
• All circuits designed for 125% of rated load
• Automatic reset circuit breakers
• GFI Shoreline circuit with block heater
• Neutral safety switch activated relay
• Color and function coded wiring

Vehicle Design

Each North Star rescue vehicle is customized to the customer's specific needs. Every design considers ease of remount-ability to ensure lowest lifetime operating costs.

• Proper weight distribution forward and rear, right and left
• Computer designed custom modular bodies
• Weight saving interior cabinets of .090"thick aluminum
• Low center of gravity for improved safety and handling
• Electrical systems designed for remount-ability
• Module mounting system designed for remount-ability

Optional Equipment

• Rooftop observation platform
• 110V quartz lighting
• Roll-up doors
• LED lighting
• 110 VAC module heaters
• Custom designed storage components
• Space-saving drawer systems
• Roll-out trays
• Awnings
• Compressor
• Generators
• Compressed air foam units
• Interior work stations
• Decon showers
• Winches