RESCUE 56 - 2002-Spartan Metro Star Rescue Body

Outfitted with equipment for:

  • Auto Extrication
  • Confined Space Rescue
  • First Response (Medical Aid)
  • Fire Support Equipment
  • Electrical Generation Unit & Lighting
  • Seats 6 Firefighters

Rescue 56 was delivered in 2003 and is the "workhorse" of the Colwood Fire Department. It is superior in design and performance, has many technological features that make it a valuable multi-purpose vehicle suiting a variety of rescue and fire suppression support needs. This apparatus is first to respond to all rescue, motor vehicle incidents and medical aid calls in the city.

ENGINE 51 - 2019 Spartan Gladiator LFD

Specifications:

  • 1750 IGPM Hale pump
  • 500 Gallon Water Tank
  • Twin 25 Gallon Class A & B Foam
  • 1000' of 4" Hi-Volume Hose
  • 7 Pre-connected Attack lines
  • Fully outfitted with LED lights
  • 168,000 lumens Command Light Tower
  • 10 KW Cummins-Onan Hydraulic generator

This apparatus is the newest addition to the fleet and is our first due response engine for fire and medical emergencies.

ENGINE 52 - 2012 Spartan / Metro-Star LFD

Specifications:

  • 1750 IGPM Hale pump
  • 500 Gallon Water Tank
  • Twin 25 Gallon Class A & B Foam
  • 1000' of 4" Hi-Volume Hose
  • 7 Pre-connected Attack lines
  • 4750 Watt Command Light Tower
  • 15 KW Hydraulic generator
  • Electronic Pump Controls

This engine has been reassigned as our second due engine and supports ENGINE 51 during major incidents. ENGINE 52 is still suitable to assume front-line responsibilities for secondary calls when ENGINE 51 is attending other incidents.

TOWER 57 - 2015 Rosenbauer T-Rex 115' Articulating platform

Specifications:

  • 115' Articulating Platform
  • Crane Technology (support 8500 lbs at first boom)
  • 1750 IGPM Hale Single Stage pump
  • 1250 GPM Remote Controlled Monitor on Platform
  • Operation can be controlled either in the platform or at the safety position on the pedestal
  • 3 video cameras on Platform (Zoom, Thermal and Fixed)
  • Seat 6 Firefighters

TANKER - 2008 Engine 58

Specifications:

  • Spartan MetroStar Tandem Axle
  • 425 HP Cummins 15L with Allison Transmission
  • Total Length - 32' 2"
  • Wheel base - 207"
  • Total Height 114"
  • Seats 6 Firefighters
  • PUMP -  Hale Q Max 1500 IGPM (Midship Traditional Side Panel Control)
  • TANK - Wellington Poly, holds 1648 IGPM with 3x Stainless 10" Quick Dumps (Right, Left, Rear)
  • FOAM SYSTEM -  Advantus Single A Foam (25 Gallon Tank)
  • LADDERS - 1x 35 FT - 3 Section, 1x 14 FT - Roof Ladders (Mounted on Zico Hydrolic Lift)
  • PRE-CONNECT - 2x 200FT of 1.5" hose, 1x 200FT of 1" Rubber Hose Reel
  • PORTA-TANK - 1250 IGPM (Mounted on Zico Electric Lift)
  • HOSEBED - 1000 FT of 4" HI-VOL, 500 FT of 2.5" Supply Line, 200 FT of Pre-Connect 2.5", 500 FT of 1.5" Leader Line

Special Features, include automatic turning and backup cameras, tire inflation monitoring system, complete driver and officer VMUX display control heads and 100% LED lighting package throughout. Truck Designed by Colwood Fire Rescue and proudly constructed by Hub Fire Engines of Abbotsford British Columbia, Canada.

BRUSH 54

Outfitted with:

  • PowerStroke 6.4L Twin Turbo Diesel
  • Custom Service Utility box
  • Tow Package
  • Seats 5
  • Equipped with a Wildland Fire portable skid unit providing pump and roll capability 

BATTALION 55 

  • Outfitted as a Mobile Command Center, Battalion 55 also serves as the Duty Officer response unit for emergencies outside of regular business hours.

  • This unit is also used by the Fire Prevention Division to complete the required life safety fire inspections & public education programs in our community.

TRUCK 50

  • This unit serves as the primary support vehicle for emergency scenes that require the transport of fire personnel, equipment, and contaminated fire gear. It also serves as a backup unit for towing the department’s trailer units.

FOAM TRAILER - 500 gallon class B support unit

GATOR - for offroad fire rescue

CHIEF 53

As indicated by the name, CHIEF 53 is the primary response vehicle operated by Colwood Fire Rescue’s Fire Chief for day and nighttime response in Colwood. It also attends major incidents to support our automatic-aid partners in Langford and View Royal.