Rescue Squad

HFD's Rescue Squads provide specialized equipment, knowledge, skills, and abilities to support Fire Operations in these types of missions:

In 2004 the HFD received funding from the Office of Domestic Preparedness to purchase 2 new vehicles for the Rescue Squads.  The new HFD Rescue Trucks are housed at these stations:

Specifications:

Contractor-SVI Trucks Powerplant-Detroit Diesel Series 60 14.0 liter, turbocharged 6-cylinder, 515 HP, DDEC Electronic Governor Transmission-Allison 4000 EVSPR 6-speed automatic with electronic controls & output retarder Brakes-Pneumatic with Meritor Wabco 4 sensor anti-lock braking and air dryer system Cab-Aluminum tilt cab, long four door, 10 seats Frame-110,000 psi minimum yield high strength steel

Equipment: Rescue 1 Boat: 22' Force Rescue 2 Boat: 22' Radon ArcAir Torch System DeWalt Portable Sawzall Holmatro Extrication Power Tools & Lift Bags SCUBA gear Basic Life Support supplies Rappell Ropes & Rigging