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This page contains information about the emergency vehicles and equipment operated and maintained by the North Vancouver City Fire Fighters. Watch for updates!
Rescue 10:
| | Primary medical aid and motor vehicle accident response vehicle. It contains all the first aid equipment as well as the "Jaws of Life" and other hydraulic equipment to free people trapped in damaged vehicles Specifications:
Type | 2002 Ford F550 4wd Light Rescue | Engine | International Diesel Engine | Generator | 6000 Watt Honda Generator | Equipment | Holmatro “Jaws of Life“ System | | Medical Equipment |
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Engine 9:
| | Our newest pumper and primary fire response vehicle, Engine 9 carries 6 firefighters and all the equipment they need to enter a building and begin fire suppression Specifications:
Type | 2004 American LaFrance Eagle Pumper | Engine | 515 HP Series 60 Detroit Diesel | Transmission | Allison Automatic | Fire Pump | Hale 2000 GPM | Water tank | 500 Gallon | Foam Tank | 40 Gallon | Deck Gun | Akron 2000 Gpm | Generator | 10000 Watt Hydraulic | Light Tower | 3000 Watt |
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Engine 10:
| | Secondary fire response vehicle. This pumper is equipped with everything required by firefighters to supply water to building fire protection devices and to enter a building and attack a fire Specifications:
Type | 1999 American Lafrance Eagle Pumper | Engine | 500 HP Series 60 Detroit Diesel | Transmission | Allison Automatic | Fire Pump | Hale 2000 GPM | Water tank | 500 Gallon | Foam Tank | 40 Gallon | Deck Gun | Akron 2000 Gpm | Generator | 6000 Watt Honda Generator | Light Tower | 200 Watt |
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Engine 11:
| | Spare fire response vehicle. This truck is not generally used unless another engine is taken out of service for maintenance or repairs. This pumper is equipped with everything required by firefighters to supply water to building fire protection devices and to enter a building and attack a fire Specifications:
Type | 1989 Pacific Anderson Pumper | Engine | 475 HP Detroit Series 92 Diesel | Transmission | Allison Automatic | Fire Pump | Hale 2000 GPM | Water tank | 300 Gallon | Foam Tank | 40 Gallon | Deck Gun | 1000 Gpm | Generator | 7500 Watt Diesel Generator |
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Ladder 10:
| | Primary highrise fire response vehicle. The ladder truck contains all the equipment firefighters need to connect to the built-in water supply systems in highrise apartments. It also has a roof mounted ladder that is equipped with a pre-connected and mounted hose nozzle plus an independent air supply line for firemen manning the ladder bucket. Specifications:
Type | 2002 E-One Cyclone 95’ Platform | Engine | 500 HP Series 60 Detroit Diesel | Transmission | Allison Automatic | Fire Pump | Hale 2000 GPM | Water tank | 300 Gallon | Foam Tank | 40 Gallon | Deck Gun | 1000 Gpm Deck Gun on Platform | Generator | 10,000 Watt Hydraulic Generator | Lights | 3 1000 watt lights on Platform | Ladder | 95 ‘ Aluminum Rear Mount Platfor |
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Tech 10:
| | Technical support vehicle. Tech 10 contains all of the emergency scene support equipment like generators, lighting, and air supply systems, including an office with a laptop and printer. It also has all of the Hazardous Materials response equipment like protective suits and decontamination equipment. In addition it provides an air tank recharging system. Specifications:
Type | 1995 Ford Technical Rescue Unit | Engine | 325 HP Cummins 8.3 Diesel | Transmission | Allison Automatic | Generator | 5000 Watt Generator | Equipment | Resource/Command Centre | | Confined Space Rescue | | Mass Casualty Supplies | | Hazardous Material Emergencies | | Heavy Rescue Emergencies | | Cascade Air Refilling Station |
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Support 9:
| | Mechanical support vehicle. Support 9 is equipped to respond to mechanical issues faced by the fire crews during incident responses. This is also the main tow vehicle. Specifications:
Type | 2005 Dodge D250 4wd Pickup | Equipment | 300 litre on-board refueling tank |
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Support 10:
| | This is an Incident Command support vehicle Specifications:
Type | 2002 Ford F150 4wd Pickup |
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Fireboat 2:
| | Docked at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue, Fireboat 2 provides shoreline fire protection to the City of North Vancouver. Specifications:
Type | Built in 1992 by Celtic Shipyards in Vancouver | Length | 40’ | Beam | 13’6” | Draft | 22” | Engine | Twin 495 Hp Detroit 6-71 TI Diesels | Drive | Hamilton Jet Model 291 Water Jets | Fire Pumps | Twin Waterous CXK 1500 Gallon Water Pumps | Deck Guns | Upper Deck - 2000 Gpm | | Front Deck Gun – 1250 Gpm | Weight | 27,000 Lbs | Top Speed | 29 Knots |
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Fire Prevention Trucks:
| | These trucks are equipped to conduct fire scene investigation once firefighting has been completed. They are also used for various other fire prevention duties such as building fire inspections and public education. Specifications:
Type | 2004 Dodge Dakota Pickup |
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Jaws Of Life:
| | The "Jaws Of Life" are a hydraulic cutting / spreading tool used by firefighters to free people who are trapped in damaged vehicles at motor vehicle accidents. As car makers increasingly use stronger materials to build cars, firefighters require stronger and tougher tools to pry them open! Specifications:
Pressure: | 10,500 psi maximum | Max spreading force: | 18,980 lbs (spreader) | Max pulling force: | 14,300 lbs (spreader) | Max travel: | 32.75" (spreader) | Weight: | 58.5 lbs (spreader) | Max cutting force: | 41,000 lb (cutter) | Max opening at tips: | 5.25" (cutter) | Weight: | 27.5 lbs (cutter) |
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SCBA:
| | FireFighters use an SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) to protect them from toxic and hazardous materials in fire or chemical spill incidents. The tanks contain compressed air and will provide enough air for about 15 - 30 minutes . The backpacks also include a PASS alarm that will sound an alarm signal if the firefighter stops moving for more that 15 seconds, allowing other firefighters to locate and assist the wearer in case of emergency. Specifications:
Pressure: | 2216 psi maximum | Tank Type: | Carbon Fibre | Facemase: | Positive Pressure | Safety: | PASS alarm |
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