Vehicles and Equipment

The CCSD Fire Department owns and uitilizes many different types of vehicles and equipment used to fight fires and respond to medical emergencies. In addition to items such as hoses, nozzles, tools, and specialty rescue and transport equipment, the Department uses the following vehicles for emergency calls:

2002 Kenworth Pierce Water Tender. Pumps 500 gallons per minute, 1800 gallons of water, 40 gallons of foam. Carries a portable water tank and medical and rescue equipment.

1988 FMC Diesel Type I Fire Engine. 1,250 gallons per minute fire pump. Carries approximately 500 gallons of water and 20 gallons of foam. Designed for structural fire fighting. Carries ladders, rescue and medical equipment including a special hydraulic reserve tool.

1988 FMC Diesel Type 2 Fire Engine. Can pump 150 gallons per minute and has a 750-gallon water tank and 20 gallons of foam. Designed for rescue and vegetation-related fire fighting. Carries ladders, rescue and medical equipment.

1994 Rescue Unit. Light rescue vehicle with 125-gallon-per-minute pump. Carries 100 gallons of water and 20 gallons of foam along with ropes, ocean and auto extrication equipment.

Rescue Boats. The CCSD Fire Department has state-of-the-art boats for ocean rescue events undertaken by the North Coast Ocean Rescue team.