Apparatus

Arcata Fire District's apparatus includes engines, a water tender, command vehicles, and other specialized equipment for rescue and support functions. Apparatus are categorized, or "typed" (i.e. Type 1, Type 2) by the capability to assist with resource ordering. Resource typing provides emergency managers with the information they need to request and receive the specific resources to mitigate an emergency or disaster.

May contain: transportation, vehicle, fire truck, and truck

Type 1 Engine

Type 1 fire engines are used primarily for structural firefighting. They are equipped with large diameter supply hose, have very high capacity pumps…

May contain: bumper, transportation, vehicle, fire truck, and truck

Type 3 Engine

Type 3 fire engines are designed to fight fires in areas unreachable with Type 1 engines. Type 3 engines are equipped with four-wheel drive, rugged…

May contain: transportation, vehicle, bumper, and truck

Water Tender

The Water Tender carries 3,000 gallons of water and is designed to protect the residences in rural areas without fire hydrants. The Water Tender has…

Utility Vehicles

Utility vehicles are primarily used to transport and support Chief Officers responsible for operational command and control functions. These vehicles…

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