DIVFD - Apparatus

The Department's vehicles are listed in the order in which they are normally deployed.

Rescue 50

Rescue 50 is a 2003 Chevrolet Tracker with 4-wheel drive, equipped as a command and control vehicle. It carries full First Responder equipment for medical emergencies, including jump kit, oxygen and defibrillator, as well as fire extinguishers and breathing apparatus for fire fighting. On a first responder (medical) call, it normally carries a crew of three First Responders. On a fire or rescue call it is the first vehicle on the scene, and typically carries a crew of one, an officer who becomes the incident commander at the scene. The Incident Commander's job is to size up the situation, plan a response, and deploy the other units as they arrive.

Engine 53

Engine 53 is a 1992 Dodge 350 truck equipped as a rescue and rapid attack vehicle. It carries 250 gallons of water and is capable of generating compressed-air foam, which extends the firefighting capacity of the water by 8-10 times. It also carries breathing apparatus, ladders, "jaws of life", ropes and other firefighting and rescue equipment. It is the second vehicle on a scene, and its crew of three can begin firefighting or rescue operations within minutes of arrival. With its four-wheel-drive ability, it is especially useful in forestry and brush fire operations.

Truck 53 will sometimes respond to medical calls as well as to fire and rescue calls, in the event that the crew of Rescue 50 need additional equipment or personnel.

Engine 55

Engine 55 is a 1999 Superior on a GMC C7500 chassis, and is our main pumper. It is equipped with an 850 gallon-per-minute engine-driven pump, and can deliver water for firefighting through multiple hoses or a rooftop monitor nozzle. It carries 750 gallons of water on board with which to begin knocking down a fire, but it normally pumps water from portable tanks filled by the tanker trucks. It will be the third vehicle at a fire scene, and carries a crew of three.

Tanker 54

Tanker 54 is our newest tanker truck. It is a custom-built 2008 Rosenbauer on a Freightliner chassis. It has a water capacity of 1700 gallons, which it can deliver into a portable tank at a fire scene, and it can operate as a pumper if required. With its large capacity, it gives us the ability to deliver water rapidly to a fire scene. With its crew of three, it is the fourth vehicle to respond to a fire.

Tanker 51

Tanker 51 is a 1978 Ford F600 truck equipped as a water tanker. It carries 1000 gallons of water which it can dump rapidly into a portable tank at a fire scene. It is equipped with an 650 gallon-per-minute engine-driven pump, and can be used as a backup pumper if necessary. It carries a crew of three.

Tanker 52

Tanker 52 is our oldest tanker. It is a Chevrolet C65, originally built as a moving truck. It was converted as a water tanker, and has served the Department for many years. It can still haul 1000 gallons of water effectively. Though it was considered for retirement, and no longer sees regular service, it is held in reserve status, and is fully operational. It can still be deployed if needed, usually crewed by our capable auxilliary members. At recent major fires, it has very effectively been used to enhance our water delivery capability, with all three tankers taking turns delivering water.