*New Wildland Fire Engine* The Santa Rosa Fire Department is pleased to announce the arrival of Engine 27. This is the second of the Type 3 wildland engines the City has purchased with the PG&E settlement funds directed to the Wildland Resiliency and Response Strategic Plan. The first Type 3 (twin to this engine) was delivered in August 2021 and has been active in local and statewide firefighting efforts. Prior to these purchases and in addition to our fleet of structure engines (Type 1s) and la

WILDLAND ESSENTIALS 🔥 Wildland hose packs stay ready to go in a dedicated compartment on top of the engine, where firefighters can put them on like backpacks. They carry 300 feet of lightweight 1 1/2” hose so firefighters can work together adding sections as crews advance along the fire line. Once the first section of hose is charged, these packs help firefighters move fast, stay efficient, and keep water flowing where vehicles cannot reach. They are one of the quiet power tools of wildland fir

VCFD Engineer candidates training on wildland pumping operations with our new BME Type 3 engines. Engineer candidates undergo 3 weeks of intensive training in a complex variety of pumping evolutions. Engineers must be able to operate every type of apparatus in our fleet, and ensure an adequate supply and flow of water for all types of fires. This drill focused on basic pumping and pump-and-roll operations. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #firefighter #firetraining #fireengine #bme #wildlandfirefighter

You've seen our Type 3 Wildland Engines, but what about our Type 4s!?! Check out Loveland Fire Rescue Authority's new Type 4 engine. Unlike a Type 3 mid-ship PTO-driven pump, this pump is driven by its own engine, all located at the rear of the apparatus. Check back tomorrow for specs, drawings and photos of this apparatus. | SVI Trucks

Check out this Type 3 Wildland Unit, built for the Rawlins Fire Department in Wyoming. This video captures the rig's many features. Tomorrow, we'll post specs, drawings and photos of this delivery. | SVI Trucks

A Forest Fire Tender Truck (also called a Wildland Fire Engine or Fire Tender) is a specialized firefighting vehicle designed for responding to forest and wildland fires. Unlike standard fire trucks that operate mainly in cities, these units are built to handle rough terrain, limited water access, and long firefighting operations in remote areas. 📌 What are they used for? Forest Fire Tender Trucks are mainly deployed for: 🔘Preventing fire spread in grasslands, forests, and mountains 🔘Supplyin