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The USAR Team for NJ falls under OEM and that is under the NJSP. I beleive it was 2004 money was received for the UASI for a "Metro USAR Strike Team". This meant that 12 Counties in the north part of NJ and the NJSP would get custom rescue trucks for responses. The NJSP unit (TRUCK 5) would be an All Wheel Version of the same spec truck. All Fire Departments that a truck was given to, could use the rig as needed BUT had to provide it in the event the Strike Team was needed. This is very much like the old Civil Defence Trucks of the 1950s, in concept of operations. In 2011 a 14th Truck was added to Middlesex County of same spec. Each Fire Department also had finial say in the color of the truck assigned to them.



From the RESCUE 1 website:

[size="2"]A Spartan Advantage Chassis supports each 22'4" Walk Around Heavy Rescue

Body. The 330 HP Cummins ISC engine and Allison 3000 transmission provide

power to the 35 KW Onan PTO generators. Robinson roll up doors offer clear

access to the exterior compartments designed for the specialized equipment

to be used by the Task Force/USAR.[/size]



** NJ's USAR is fully operational equal to a FEAM USAR TEAM. I was told that the State chose NOT to be a part of the FEAM TEAMS, leaving total control in the Governer's hands.