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Rescue 1

Rescue 1

  • Manufactured 2007.
  • Only apparatus staffed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by 2 or 3 rescue personnel allowing for an immediate response.
  • First responding apparatus for fires, alarms, vehicle crashes, hazardous materials incidents, medical first responders, and technical rescues.
  • Hale pump,1250 Imperial Gallons per Minute Pumping Capacity. 500 Imperial Gallon Tank Capacity.
  • Rosen Bauer body, Spartan Gladiator Chassis, Detriot Diesel Series 60 engine, Allison Transmission.
  • Located at Station 1, Westview
  • Q: What is the advantage to having an immediately responding apparatus?
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Ladder 1

Ladder 1

  • Manufactured 2001.
  • Equipped for fire fighting, technical rope rescue, medical emergencies, and motor vehicle accidents.
  • Hale pump, 1500 Imperial Gallons per Minute Pumping Capacity. 500 Imperial Gallon Tank Capacity.
  • Smeal body, Spartan Gladiator Chassis, Detriot Diesel Series 60 engine, Allison Transmission.
  • 75' Aerial Ladder.
  • Located at Station 1, Westview
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Engine 1

Engine 1

  • Manufactured 1998.
  • Equipped for fire fighting, and medical emergencies
  • Darley pump, 1750 Imperial Gallons per Minute Pumping Capacity. 500 Imperial Gallon Tank Capacity.
  • Darley body, Spartan Gladiator Chassis, Detriot Diesel Series 60 engine, Allison Transmission.
  • Located at Station 1, Westview

Engine 2

Engine 2

  • Manufactured 1992.
  • Equipped for fire fighting, hazardous materials incidents, and medical emergencies.
  • Hale pump, 1250 Imperial Gallons per Minute Pumping Capacity. 500 Imperial Gallon Tank Capacity.
  • Hub body, HME Chassis, Detriot Diesel Series 60 engine, Allison Transmission.
  • Located at the Training Center, Cranberry Lake

Engine 3

Engine 3

  • Manufactured 1999.
  • Equipped for fire fighting and medical emergencies.
  • Hale pump, 1250 Imperial Gallons per Minute Pumping Capacity. 1000 Imperial Gallon Tank Capacity.
  • Fort Gary body, Freightliner Chassis, Caterpillar engine, Allison Transmission.
  • Located at Station 3, Wildwood
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Q: Why does Powell River need all these emergency vehicles?

Forestry 1

Forestry 1

  • 2001 GMC 3500 Sierra, 4WD. 6 Litre V8.
  • Equipped for wildland fire fighting
  • Located at Station 1, Westview

On Call Chief's Vehicle

On Call Chief's Vehicle

  • 2003 Ford F-350 XL Superduty. 6.8 Litre V10.
  • On call chief's primary response vehicle
  • Located at Station 1, Westview

Fire Prevention Vehicle

  • 2006 GMC Sierra, 4WD. 5.3 Litre V8.
  • Located at Station 1, Westview