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Epping Fire Station
Cape Town, South Africa
Challenge
Effective command and coordination are essential for the rapid Deployment of On-Site Command Centres During fire and emergency incidents.
Traditional metal-framed structures can be cumbersome, time-consuming to set up, and challenging to transport. Epping Fire Station required a mobile command solution that could be deployed quickly, withstand harsh environmental conditions, and support emergency logistics and planning.
Specialised Solution
The XBeam self-erecting inflatable shelter provides:
Rapid Deployment:
With a packed size of 1.5m x 0.9m x 0.9m and a total weight of 240kg, these shelters are compact, easy to store, and transportable via standard emergency vehicles.
Effortless Setup:
Unlike metal-framed structures that require assembly, the XBeam shelters self-erect within minutes—unroll and activate the blower.
Adaptability & Durability:
Lightweight yet stable, the shelters hold firm in Cape Town’s Southeastern Winds once tethered and pegged.
Versatile Configuration:
The shelters include an entrance tunnel leading into a standard tent as a reception area. Adjustable drop partitions create a passage and three enclosed rooms for specific operational functions inside.
Results:
Beyond Epping Fire Station, these shelters have been deployed across various agencies and applications:
Cape Medical Rescue – The shelters are used for medical response events and triage stations.
Transnet Rail – Repurposed as mobile testing stations for COVID-19 and tuberculosis screenings.
Argus Cycle Tour – The shelters are deployed as medical stations along the route.
Rescue South Africa – Utilised in international disaster relief efforts, including the Japan Tsunami response.
Easy to store, transport and set up
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