Station 2: "The special bunch"
In 1983 Station 2 opened and houses next to Task force 14, a lot of special units, like Tanker 14 and HIT 1.
Located at 5 Streamway, right next to a major highway connecting the I-13 to the industrial zone.
Located at 5 Streamway, right next to a major highway connecting the I-13 to the industrial zone.
Current units:
The Special Ops Chief has a Dodge RAM 3500 customised by Studdsville Specialty Vehicles.
The customisations are made out of Whelen Edge Freedom IV Rota-Beamlightbars , Federal siren systems, Whelen warning lights and a light tower, and a brand new StuddComm 5 digital command and communication system.
Furthermore the vehicle carries the Battalion Chiefs PPE, SCBA, First aid kit, an AED and a extensive database on Special Operations, like HAZMAT and Water Rescue.
The customisations are made out of Whelen Edge Freedom IV Rota-Beamlightbars , Federal siren systems, Whelen warning lights and a light tower, and a brand new StuddComm 5 digital command and communication system.
Furthermore the vehicle carries the Battalion Chiefs PPE, SCBA, First aid kit, an AED and a extensive database on Special Operations, like HAZMAT and Water Rescue.
Engine Company 14 is established in 1952 and is the first out Engine for Station 2 and is part of Task Force 14, but the unit can operate solo on minor, medical or on demand.
They currently operate a 2013 Pierce Quantum Rescue Pumper.
The rig has a 2000 gallon per minute pump with a Hercules Compressed Air Foam System, a 500 gallon water tank, and 2 125 gallon foam cells.
The rig furthermore has a standard assortment of 1.5', 2', 3' and 5' hose, all sorts of tools, a Holmatro hydraulic rescue equipment set, jacks, nozzles, connectors and suction hoses on board.
They currently operate a 2013 Pierce Quantum Rescue Pumper.
The rig has a 2000 gallon per minute pump with a Hercules Compressed Air Foam System, a 500 gallon water tank, and 2 125 gallon foam cells.
The rig furthermore has a standard assortment of 1.5', 2', 3' and 5' hose, all sorts of tools, a Holmatro hydraulic rescue equipment set, jacks, nozzles, connectors and suction hoses on board.
Engine 214 is the 2nd Engine of Task Force 14, or the Engine on Light Force 14 which is teamed up with Ladder 14
They currently operate a 2009 Seagrave Marauder II Pumper.
The rig has a 1500 gallon per minute pump with a Compressed Air Foam System, a 500 gallon water tank, and 2 125 gallon foam cells.
The rig furthermore has a standard assortment of 1.5', 2', 3' and 5' hose, all sorts of tools, a Holmatro battery operated multi tool, nozzles, connectors and suction hoses on board.
They currently operate a 2009 Seagrave Marauder II Pumper.
The rig has a 1500 gallon per minute pump with a Compressed Air Foam System, a 500 gallon water tank, and 2 125 gallon foam cells.
The rig furthermore has a standard assortment of 1.5', 2', 3' and 5' hose, all sorts of tools, a Holmatro battery operated multi tool, nozzles, connectors and suction hoses on board.
Ladder Company 14 is part of Task Force 14 and Light Force 14, established in 1983.
Their current rig is a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT tractor drawn aerial or Tiller.
The rig carries a standard load of ladders, truck tools, long tools, rescue tools, airbags, saws and PPV fans.
Special about this rig is the slogan "Stairway to Heaven" as it is dedicated to anyone who has lost a battle against decease.
Their current rig is a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT tractor drawn aerial or Tiller.
The rig carries a standard load of ladders, truck tools, long tools, rescue tools, airbags, saws and PPV fans.
Special about this rig is the slogan "Stairway to Heaven" as it is dedicated to anyone who has lost a battle against decease.
The biggest tanker in town is a Scania R730 V8 with Studdsville Specialty Vehicles tanker trailer.
The trailer holds a whopping 12 thousand gallons of water, but the inside is segmented, so the tanker holds 9000 gallons of water and 1500 gallons of Class A foam agent and 1500 gallons of Class B foam agent.
To move all this volume the rig has a 2250 GPM pump with CAFS, 2 deck guns, hose reels and a assortment of 3' and 5' hose.
The trailer holds a whopping 12 thousand gallons of water, but the inside is segmented, so the tanker holds 9000 gallons of water and 1500 gallons of Class A foam agent and 1500 gallons of Class B foam agent.
To move all this volume the rig has a 2250 GPM pump with CAFS, 2 deck guns, hose reels and a assortment of 3' and 5' hose.
Established in 1996, Hazardous Incidents Team 1 or HIT 1 is a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT with a command style body.
This rig is equipped with a slide out command centre with phonelines, GPS, radio's computers and all kinds of monitoring equipment to oversee a HAZMAT scene and a mini lab complete with an airtight fumebox where even the most hazardous samples can be tested without exposing it to the members inside the truck.
On the body of this rig there are 2 extendable masts where a FLIR camera or a weather station can be attached.
Furthermore the rig holds most of the teams measurement equipment.
This rig is equipped with a slide out command centre with phonelines, GPS, radio's computers and all kinds of monitoring equipment to oversee a HAZMAT scene and a mini lab complete with an airtight fumebox where even the most hazardous samples can be tested without exposing it to the members inside the truck.
On the body of this rig there are 2 extendable masts where a FLIR camera or a weather station can be attached.
Furthermore the rig holds most of the teams measurement equipment.
HIT 1A is a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT, it was designed as a Heavy Rescue, but the original buyer backed out of the sale, and SVFD bought it as a Reserve Rescue.
But with the recent trouble with the previous HIT truck, this one took over.
But it was inaduquate as a single HAZMAT rig, so Pierce refurbished it as equipment hauler.
It carries all kinds of tools for fire suppression, containment, decontemination and cleanup for hazardous materials.
But with the recent trouble with the previous HIT truck, this one took over.
But it was inaduquate as a single HAZMAT rig, so Pierce refurbished it as equipment hauler.
It carries all kinds of tools for fire suppression, containment, decontemination and cleanup for hazardous materials.
Utility 1 is the former Rescue 6 a 1979 Mack R/Swab Heavy Rescue.
The rig has a Cascade SCBA refill system, rehab gear, MCI gear, lights and mobile generators on board.
The rig has a Cascade SCBA refill system, rehab gear, MCI gear, lights and mobile generators on board.
Studdsville USAR 1, this rig is a 2006 Pierce Arrow XT tractor with a 2015 Hackney USAR trailer.
Previously owned by South Coast Fire & Rescue Service.
The unit is equipped with high/low angle rescue gear, heavy duty tools,cribbing, collapse equipment, airbags, MCI equipment, HAZMAT equipment, EOD and rail, road, tunnel incident equipment.
Previously owned by South Coast Fire & Rescue Service.
The unit is equipped with high/low angle rescue gear, heavy duty tools,cribbing, collapse equipment, airbags, MCI equipment, HAZMAT equipment, EOD and rail, road, tunnel incident equipment.