Fire Apparatus

The apparatus fleet for Ross Valley Fire Department is comprised of six fire engines. Three of these are “first run” engines; meaning they are in service daily.  These engines are Type 1 structural firefighting engines. They can be used for wildland firefighting as well, but are designed and equipped primarily for fighting structure fires, general rescue and EMS response. These engines carry 500 gallons of water and have the ability to pump 1250 gallons per minute of water when an adequate water supply is available.  They are our “tool box” on wheels, carrying all of the basic equipment and safety gear firefighters require to do their jobs.

The other apparatus in the department’s fleet include an OES (Office of EmergencyServices) Type I engine; a Type III or wildland engine; and one reserve Type I engine.  The OES and the Type III engine are utilized for out of county response to incidents throughout California.  The Type III is also a first out engine on wildland fires within the jurisdiction and portions of the County.  Both the Type III and the OES engine are used as “back up” or reserve engines out of Stations 20 and 21.

Current Apparatus

• Engine 19

• Engine 20

• Engine 21

• Engine 621

• Engine 192

• EMA 362 (Provided under contract by the California Emergency Management Agency - Formerly OES)

• Utitlities/Command:  The department also has command vehicles and utility pick up trucks that are utilized each day. These are two Chevrolet Tahoe’s, two Chevrolet Silverado’s and one Chevrolet Impala. They are used by the Chief, Battalion Chiefs, and other department staff members.