Duffle bag storage system for use on an emergency response vehicle and methods of making and using same

A method of constructing a duffle bag, line pack storage and retrieval system for use on an emergency response vehicle, comprising:

• providing an emergency response vehicle;
• and
• attaching a storage area to one end of the emergency response vehicle, wherein the storage area includes at least one duffle bag, line pack storage assembly, and wherein the at least one duffle bag, line pack storage assembly further comprises,
• at least one storage compartment,
• a plurality of slidable rails operatively connected to the at least one storage compartment,
• at least one slidable tray slidably connected to the plurality of slidable rails,
• at least one line pack located on the at least one slidable tray, and
• a security door located over the at least one storage compartment, wherein the security door is configured to secure and protect the line pack while the line pack is located on the at least one slidable tray and the at least one slidable tray is located within the at least one storage compartment.

A method of using a duffle bag, line pack storage and retrieval system located on an emergency response vehicle, comprising:

• providing an emergency response vehicle;
• attaching a storage area to one end of the emergency response vehicle, wherein the storage area includes at least one duffle bag, line pack storage assembly, and wherein the at least one duffle bag, line pack storage assembly further comprises,
• at least one storage compartment,
• a plurality of slidable rails operatively connected to the at least one storage compartment,
• at least one slidable tray having a mounting wall slidably connected to the plurality of slidable rails,
• at least one line pack located on the at least one slidable tray with a mounting wall, and
• a security door located over the at least one storage compartment, wherein the security door is configured to secure and protect the line pack while the line pack is located on the at least one slidable tray with a mounting wall and the at least one slidable tray with a mounting wall is located within the at least one storage compartment;
• opening the security door;
• pulling the at least one slidable tray with a mounting wall outwardly along the plurality of slidable rails;
• storing the at least one line pack on the slidable tray with a mounting wall;
• sliding the at least one slidable tray with a mounting wall inwardly into the storage compartment;
• and
• closing the security door.