DCFD Rescue 2

Rescue 2 operates with a 2009 Seagrave Maruder II Heavy Duty Rescue. It is powered by a Detroit Series 60 Diesel engine with an Allison Automatic Transmission. It is equipped with an AMKUS ultimate system, a VanAir PTO driven air compressor, and a onboard 30kW generator.

The Rescue carries a full complement of firefighting tools including Thermal Imagers for the five riding positions, Rescue saws including an air operated saw off the VanAir system, Acetylene torch, Slice Pak, Petro-Gen torch and many more forcible enrty tools.

Rescue 2's main discipline within the Special Operations Division is Confined Space. We carry an Air Source Combo Cart along with 1200 feet of air line and 4 escape bottles.

All the rescues in the city carry a full array of rope rescue equipment, with 400' ropes being the longest.

Water rescue equipment includes an Ocean ID (Banana Boat) carried on the rescue and (2) inflatables carried by the support unit housed in quarters. We also carry wet suits and Mustang Ice Commander Rescue Suits.