APPARATUS
Rescue 831 (Stationed in Lower Truro)
- Chassis: 2008 Freightliner M2 106
- Manufacturer: Lantz (Walk-In Rescue)
- Personnel Capacity: 7 Firefighters (Includes 5 SCBA seats)
- The walk-in cabin is fully equipped with independent Climate Control (Heat and AC), allowing it to serve as a mobile warming or cooling centre.
- Carries a variety of hand tools from cordless impacts to screwdrivers.
- Extraction & Fire Tools: Equipped with a full set of vehicle extrication tools and a comprehensive array of structural fire-suppression gear.
- Carries a full complement of road signs and traffic control gear to secure our work zones.
- Our primary medical response unit for the residents of Truro Heights and Lower Truro.
- Because 831 can safely transport seven firefighters, it is our go-to unit when neighbouring departments request manpower. We arrive as a full, ready-to-work team.
Pumper-Tanker 841 (Stationed in Lower Truro)
- Chassis: 2018 Freightliner 114SD
- Manufacturer: Metalfab
- Pump Capacity: 1,500 GPM (Top Mount)
- 2 Speedlay hoselines
- Water Tank: 2,250 Gallons
- Foam System: 30 Gallons Class A / 30 Gallons Class B
Pumper/Tanker 842 (Stationed in Beaver Brook)
Chassis: 2010 Freightliner M2 112
Manufacturer: Metalfab
Pump Capacity: 1,250 GPM (Top-Mount)
Water Tank: 1,800 Gallons Booster Tank
Foam System: 25 Gallons
Light Tower: 4500 Watt
Electric reeling rubber booster line.
Chassis: 2010 Freightliner M2 112
Manufacturer: Metalfab
Pump Capacity: 1,250 GPM (Top-Mount)
Water Tank: 1,800 Gallons Booster Tank
Foam System: 25 Gallons
Light Tower: 4500 Watt
Electric reeling rubber booster line.
Tanker 821 (Stationed in Lower Truro)
Chassis: 2001 Volvo VHD 200 Tandem
Manufacturer: G. Leblanc
Pump Capacity: 250 GPM
Water Tank: 3,000 Gallons
Mutual Aid Specialist: Because of its massive 3,000-gallon capacity, Tanker 821 is frequently requested by neighbouring departments for mutual aid. It serves as a mobile hydrant in rural areas, ensuring a steady flow of water for fire suppression.
Highway Blocker: Safety is our priority. Due to its size and tandem-axle weight, 821 serves as a "blocker" at motor vehicle accidents (MVAs). It creates a physical barrier to protect first responders and victims from passing traffic on high-speed roadways.
Chassis: 2001 Volvo VHD 200 Tandem
Manufacturer: G. Leblanc
Pump Capacity: 250 GPM
Water Tank: 3,000 Gallons
Mutual Aid Specialist: Because of its massive 3,000-gallon capacity, Tanker 821 is frequently requested by neighbouring departments for mutual aid. It serves as a mobile hydrant in rural areas, ensuring a steady flow of water for fire suppression.
Highway Blocker: Safety is our priority. Due to its size and tandem-axle weight, 821 serves as a "blocker" at motor vehicle accidents (MVAs). It creates a physical barrier to protect first responders and victims from passing traffic on high-speed roadways.
Utility 832 (Stationed at Beaver Brook)
Chassis: 2022 GMC Sierra 3500HD Crew Cab
Configuration: 4x4 with Custom Utility Canopy
Mobile Anchor Point: Thanks to its heavy-duty 3500HD frame and stability, 832 can be used as a primary anchor point for our high-angle rope rescue team. It provides a secure, rated base for our mechanical advantage systems during vertical rescues.
Specialized Missions: Specifically outfitted for Mud Rescue, Grain Rescue, and Confined Space emergencies. Its compact "pickup style" footprint allows our team to navigate narrow trails and off-road terrain where a full-sized engine would be blocked.
Serving as a primary response unit for medical emergencies and motor vehicle accidents in our rural districts
Personnel Transport: 832 is frequently used for mutual aid, efficiently transporting our firefighters to assist neighbouring departments while our main fleet remains in our area for coverage.
Chassis: 2022 GMC Sierra 3500HD Crew Cab
Configuration: 4x4 with Custom Utility Canopy
Mobile Anchor Point: Thanks to its heavy-duty 3500HD frame and stability, 832 can be used as a primary anchor point for our high-angle rope rescue team. It provides a secure, rated base for our mechanical advantage systems during vertical rescues.
Specialized Missions: Specifically outfitted for Mud Rescue, Grain Rescue, and Confined Space emergencies. Its compact "pickup style" footprint allows our team to navigate narrow trails and off-road terrain where a full-sized engine would be blocked.
Serving as a primary response unit for medical emergencies and motor vehicle accidents in our rural districts
Personnel Transport: 832 is frequently used for mutual aid, efficiently transporting our firefighters to assist neighbouring departments while our main fleet remains in our area for coverage.
