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Engine 88Engine 88 is a 1986 Ford C-8000 built by 3D Fire Apparatus, serves as the district's primary attack engine, and can carry a crew of three firefighters. This apparatus carries 1000 gallons of water, has a 1000 gpm pump and is powered by a Caterpillar engine with an Allison automatic transmission. Engine 88 is equipped with BLS (Basic Life Support) aid supplies, chain saw, generator, scene lighting, and electric fans. Specialized equipment on Engine 88 include a Hurst tool (Jaws of Life) with hydraulic spreaders, rams, and cutters as well as a floto pump which can be used to extract water from any body of water for firefighting. |
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Brush 88Brush 88 is a 1964 International 1600 4x4 with a 600 gallon water tank, a Hale 225 gpm pump, and also includes a class A foam application system. Brush 88 can be classified as a Type 5 wildland engine and is equipped with a variety of wildland firefighting equipment including hand tools for cutting containment lines and wildland hose. Due to it's high ground clearance, low gearing, and high water carrying capabilities, Brush 88 can access many areas in the district which are inaccessible by one of the front line structural engines. Brush 88 can also provide assistance to the Department of Natural Resources or U.S. Forest Service on large wildland incidents. |
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Command 88 Command 88 is a 1988 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 that is used as the Chief/Battalion incident command unit. A custom command box is located in the rear which contains necessary supplies and equipment to establish a mobile command center at an incident. Quarters for Command 88 are currently at Battalion 88's residence |
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Engine 89 Engine 89 is a 1996 International 4900 built by Central States Fire Apparatus, serves as the district's primary tender, and can carry a crew of three firefighters. This apparatus carries 2500 gallons of water, has a 1250 gpm pump and is powered by an International DT-466 engine with an Allison automatic transmission. Engine 89 is equipped with BLS (Basic Life Support) aid supplies, chain saw, generator, scene lighting, and a gas powered positive pressure ventilation fan. Specialized equipment on Engine 89 includes a floto pump and a 2500 gallon portable dump tank. The dump tank is similar to a large above ground swimming pool and can be erected at a fire scene to provide an area to store water required for firefighting which, with the lack of fire hydrants in the district, enhances our firefighting capabilities and reduces property loss due to lack of water. It allows the tender to unload its water quickly and leave to refill while the engines at the scene use the water in the dump tank until another tender can arrive to refill the tank. Engine 89 is located at the Palmer station. |
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Rescue 89 Rescue 89 is a 1996 Chevrolet 3500 4x4 and serves as the district's primary aid vehicle for the southern half of the district. It is a BLS (Basic Life Support) unit which carries a full array of equipment including defibrillator, oxygen, and first aid supplies. Rescue 89 is also a Type 6 wildland engine and serves as the district's primary brush fire response vehicle. It is equipped with a slide in unit providing pump and roll capabilities which consists of a 250 gallon water tank, 20 gallon class A foam system, and a 225 gpm Hale pump. Specialized equipment carried on Rescue 89 includes a Hurst hydraulic combination spreader/cutter, TIC (Thermal Imaging Camera), gas detection equipment, and a 10,000 lb electric winch. Rescue 89 is located at the Palmer station. |
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Air 89 Air 89 is a custom built trailer by Breathing Air Systems for KCFD 47 and was acquired in 2004 through a FEMA grant. It is equipped with a 4500 psi cascade air system for refilling SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) bottles. The primary duty of Air 89 is to provide the ability to fill SCBA bottles when on the scene of a large incident such as a structure fire. This acquisition allows for better safety for our firefighters when on-scene and will enhance our ability to save lives and property in our community. Air 89 is located at the Palmer station. |
