Truck 1
A 2009 Freightliner combination pumper tanker. This truck replaced our 1986 GMC, which had been the primary pumper for the fire department for over 20 years. The international is a top mount pumper, with a 1050 gallon per minute Darley pump and a 1200 gallon polypropylene tank. It also has two 20 gallon built in foam tanks, which can be controlled from the main pump panel. Other improvements on this vehicle, include cabinet mounted SCBA packs, so that firefighters can quickly suit up at emergency scenes, as well as suction lines mounted low on the body so that firefighters can access them without climbing onto the roof of the truck.
Truck 2
A 1989 Chev Four Wheel Drive 1 ton. This vehicle serves as our fast attack vehicle, carrying 300 gallons of water and a 180 GPM portable pump. This truck is often first on the scene at wildland fires, chimney fires and vehicle fires. On board it carries our vehicle extrication equipment, two self contained breathing apparatus, some forcable entry tools and a portable foam unit for forestry operations.
This 2003 Sterling carries 1250 gallons of water and a 1050 GPM pump. This truck served as our primary attack vehicle on structure fires from 2005 - 2010, and is equipped with an integrated foam system, as well as a 1500 gallon porta tank. Also on board are two sets of self contained breathing apparatus, a 2000W generator, a positive pressure ventilation fan a 12' roof ladder, and a 20' extension ladder. The top mount pump panel provides the operator with an excellent overview of the fire scene.
Truck 4
This 1995 Ford Econoline Van was formerly an ambulance, and was donated by the Kingston Peninsula Ambulance Service. It now serves as a command post. It's also utilized for transportation of personel and equipment to the fire scene. The vehicle is equipped to carry a large supply of SCBA bottles and can shuttle them to a fill site in the event of a large structure fire. In addition, it carries our Ice auger in the winter, and some general rescue tools as well.
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