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Apparatus

Engine 55

2006 Pierce Enforcer: It holds 1000 gallons of water with a 1250 gpm dual stage pump. It is white & blue. White was our department's original color. It's our mutual aid apparatus, it is fully stocked with EMS supplies and has our TIC on it. It seats 5 fire personnel. 400 hp Cummins with an Alison transmission.

Rescue 1

This 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab. Purchased in 2004 through a generous grant from the Odell Lions, this truck responds to all motor vehicle accidents in Hood River County. It contains Hurst extrication equipment and carries a maximum crew of five. It is jointly owned by all of the valley fire departments and is operated by West Side Fire District.

Mass Casualty Trailer

Funded by a FEMA Preparedness grant this trailer is for regional dispatch for large scale incidents or training. The trailer will support treatment and triage of roughly 70 people dependant on the incident. The Trailer is owned by the fire district and housed at Westside Fire Station # 2. The unit is jointly operated by Hood River County Fire Services.

Engine 51

2016 Pierce Saber: This Type 1 engine has a pump rated at 1500 gpm, carries 1000 g of water, and is equipped to dispense Class A and Class B foam. It is powered by a 420 hp Cummins Turbo Diesel engine and an Allison World transmission.It carries a crew of five in its enclosed cab. This is the Fire Districts newest apparatus.

Brush 52

2005 Ford F550: Brush 52 was previously owned by Oregon Department of Forestry and obtained through the state and federal surplus program. This unit is a 2005 Ford F550 with a slide in 300 gallon tank and pump unit. This is the districts main Wildland response unit for in district incidents and out of district incidents.

Salvage 58

2000 Ford E-450 Van: This van responds to structure fires and contains a cascade air system for refilling self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air bottles.It also contains various other equipment for salvage and overhaul operations.This apparatus provides mutual aid assistance to neighboring fire districts on request.