Fire Hall / Apparatus

Fire Hall / Apparatus

Mayne Island Fire Hall, 520 Felix Jack Road.

Built largely by volunteers and volunteer fire fighters, the Mayne Island Fire Hall is approximately 44 years old and has served its purpose and the community for many years.

· The fire hall has 3 apparatus bays and a small ready room on one side for fire fighting clothing.

· Above the Apparatus bays, are the offices of the Fire Chief, Improvement District Administrator, meeting room, the amateur radio club, and a very small apartment.

· Outbuildings include the hose drying tower, and 18,500 gallons of rainwater catchment in 3 tanks.

· The Fire Hall and the Mayne Island Health Center building are supported during times of power outage by a large emergency generator.

Command, 1996 Dodge 3500 4X4

Command is a Quick Response Duty Officer vehicle, and is equipped with a small pump and 150 gallon onboard water tank.

· Command is the first responding apparatus to all fire call outs and public assist requests.

· Being four wheel drive, it has the ability to travel nearly anywhere on Mayne Island. Narrow back roads, mud, and snow do not concern this fire truck.

· Command can also be equipped with tire chains on all four tires for positive traction anytime, anywhere. This means an extremely high probability we can arrive quickly in the event of an emergency in the worst weather conditions imaginable.

Engine 1, 1996 Freightliner FL80 Pumper.

Engine One is our primary fire fighting apparatus, It carries all of the equipment we would need when responding to a fire call.

· Engine 1 is the second responding apparatus to all fire call outs with the first responding firefighters, as well as secondary first responder call outs.

· Engine 1 is fully equipped with nozzles, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), spare air cylinders, Fire Axes, Forcible entry tools, ropes, chainsaws, floodlights, salvage tarps, Positive Pressure Ventilation fan, Portable radios, and a whopping 3050 feet of fire hose!

· Engine 1 is a certified pumper with a pumping capacity of 1050 Imperial gallons per minute.

· It has been retrofitted with a foam injection system to enhance the fire fighting effectiveness of the 1000 gallons of water it carries with it to the fire.

Tender 1, 1999 Freightliner FL80 Pumper/Tender

Tender 1 is a water supply tender, although it has a 420 Imp gallon per minute pump

· Tender 1 is the third responding apparatus to all fire call outs, for support of water supply and personel.

· Tender 1 is a backup to Engine 1, and can respond in the event of a second, unrelated fire call out.

· Equipment carried includes a foam proportioner - a very effective system for the most efficient use of the water onboard, as well as foam nozzles and various fire hose appliances.

· Tender 1 carries a minimal amount of fire hose, only 1200 feet combined. This is more than sufficient for the tasks it will be required to perform. It does not carry supplies and equipment for an interior attack - an interior attack will be mounted from Engine One.

Rapid Attack, 1996 Ford Super Duty 4X4

Rapid Attack is primarily an interface fire fighting apparatus, and serves our community for transporting First Responders to a call for emergency medical assistance.

· Rapid Attack is the fourth responding apparatus to all fire call outs, for additional fire fighting crews and support.

· Rapid Attack is the primary First Responder Medical Aid Apparatus, and is backed up by Engine 1

· Rapid Attack is equipped with a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) and 200 gallons of on board water.

· First response medical kits, Auto Extrication, Rope Rescue, and Fuel spill supplies are all carried onboard.

· Rapid Attack carries Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for hazardous atmospheres such as an interior fire attack crew or for responding vehicle fires.

· Rapid Attack, being a four wheel drive, it has the ability to travel nearly anywhere on Mayne Island. Narrow back roads, mud, and snow do not concern this fire truck.

· The Rapid Attack can also be equipped with tire chains on all four tires for positive traction anytime, anywhere. This means an extremely good probability we can arrive quickly in the event of an emergency in the worst weather imaginable.

Tender 2, 1989 Ford Cargo 9000

Tender 2 is a water supply tender only, and carries pumps and hose for refilling itself and Tender 1.

· Tender 2 is the fifth responding apparatus - it serves as a water shuttle using 1, 2, or 3 portable water drop tanks, holding 1500, 1500 and 2000 gallons respectively. It carries a minimal amount of 4 inch HiVol hose, only 1000 feet.

· Tender 2 and crew set up one of two water supply systems; Establish a fill site / dump site and transport water from the fill site and deliver it to the dump site (fire scene)

· Establish a relay pumping system to pump water from the source to the fire scene using 4 inch HiVol supply hose.

· It does not carry supplies and equipment for a fire attack.

· Tender 2 has a capacity of 1700 gallons of water.