As our department
grew, so did the area's demand for a rescue vehicle. From the
earlier days of carrying hand powered rescue tools in a Chevy
Suburban Squad/Rescue through the later 10' Swab/GMC walk-in rescue,
the increasingly large compliment of rescue tools grew along with
the area's need for a heavy rescue. In 1998 the department began
designing the area's first dedicated heavy rescue apparatus.
Delivered in 2000, Rescue 86-3 carries a wide variety of rescue
equipment and tools including gas and electric powered hydraulic
rescue tools, air bags, rope and water rescue equipment, spill
containment materials as well as many types of hand tools, lighting
and salvage equipment. The relatively short length and tight
turning radius allows for good maneuverability.
