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Engine 52 2018 

Engines 51, 52, 53 and 54 are Engine Pumpers built by Pierce. They are equipped with 750 to 900 gallon water tanks that include 25 gallon foam tanks that assist in fire fighting suppression. They are also equipped with Advanced Life Support equipment such as I.V. kits, ALS monitors, LUCAS devices, back boards and much more. Rest assured that when we arrive, we will be well equipped to meet most all rescue needs.

rescue

 

Rescue 51, 52, 53 and 54 were built by Braun and sit on Ford chassis. These trucks are strictly equipped with Advanced Life Support tools and have air lift suspension for the most comfortable ride possible for our patients. Firefighters on these units also carry full bunker gear and have some tools to assist with fire suppression.

 

 

ladder51

 

 

Ladder Truck 51 is equipped with a 100 foot aerial ladder and platform with a 300 gallon water tank for pump operations. This truck is used for a wide variety of rescue operations. This is a big rig weighing in at over 38 tons, standing at 12.6 feet tall and 45 feet long! 

Ladder training VEIS crew

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                            Rescue Boat 51 is the newest addition in our fleet.  RB51 is a 33ft Life Proof Boat. It's an ambulance on the water with firefighting capabilities. It incorporates the newest technologies in marine rescue, such as, a gyro stabilizer which will stabilize the boat to allow for proper patient care and immobilization for C-spine injuries even in the roughest seas. RB51 joystick steering allows for precision maneuvering and docking. The boat is designed for the ultimate crew and patient safety with its fully enclosed climate-controlled cabin. Fire Boat 51

  

 

 

ATV2

 

Polaris Ranger 51 is used in tandem with Jet Ski 51 for deployment in soft beach conditions for water operations and rescue. A large lift was installed on the ranger to elevate it off the sugary sands. Extra bright lighting was installed to illuminate large areas at night. Jet Ski 51 is used for quick deployment off the beach for rescues.

 

  

BN5 2018

 

Battalion 5 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with equipment to run large scale operations at emergency scenes. You'll also find a Rapid Intervention RIT pack for rescue operations and night vision goggles for visibility for possible night searches. 

 

 

Mule 2018

 

 

 

Mule 52 is an all-terrain vehicle used for deployment for difficult access areas. Used largely on the Venice Legacy Trail and places alike. It carries some EMS equipment to assist with ALS operations.  

 

 

 

 

Brush 53

 

Brush Truck 54 is used as a tool for reaching and suppressing hard to reach areas during brush fires. It is also utilized as a high water rescue vehicle during and after storms.

 

 

 

 

Brush truck 53