Apparatus

District 7 is the designated unit number for the Highlands Fire Department Chief. District 7 is also the designated unit number for the Fire Chief Apparatus. D-7 is a 2016 4 door Ford Expedition SUV and is equipped with the necessary communications equipment for emergency response. D-7 serves as a command vehicle.

District 70 is the designated unit number for the Highlands Fire Department Assistant Chief. District 70 is also the designated unit number for the Assistant Chief Apparatus. D-70 is a 2013 Dodge 1500 4 door and is equipped with the necessary communications equipment for emergency response. D-70 serves as a command vehicle.

EMS duty vehicle is the designated unit for the Highlands Fire Department EMS . EMS duty vehicle is also the designated unit for additional manpower on EMS calls. EMS duty vehicle is a 2010 4 door Dodge Charger and is equipped with the necessary communications equipment for emergency response. EMS duty vehicle also serves as a command vehicle for mass causality incidents.

Engine 17 is a 2014 Spartan Pumper equipped with a 1500 gpm pump for full fire suppression as well as hazmat, rescue and EMS support. Engine 17 carries a set of TNT Rescue tools along with BLS supplies and an AED. Engine 17 carries 1000 gallons of water and is equipped with a remote light tower for improved on-scene lighting capabilities. Engine 17 can carry a crew of six firefighters.

Tanker 17 is a 3500 gallon tanker built by Pierce apparatus on a 2001 Kenworth chassis. It is capable of full fire suppression and carries a crew of two. Tanker 17 has a 1250 gpm pump and has a 4000 gallon portable tank. Tanker 17 is a vital apparatus as much of our district is in rural area with limited water supply.

Rescue 17 is a 2011 Crimson Transformer Rescue Pumper. Equipped with a 1250 gpm pump and 750 gallon water tank and Rescue equipment that includes: rescue jacks, air bag system, cascade system with a one bottle field station, 30 gallon compressed air foam system and light tower for nighttime operations.

Brush 37 is designed for accessing Fires in difficult Terrain. Brush 37 is a 2017 Ford F-550 chassis 4x4 with an extended cab. Brush 37 is equipped with a 370 gallon water tank with auto start pump, Deluge Gun located on driver side front bumper, Front Bumper Nozzles, 10 gallon Foam Tank with a Foam Pro Foam System, a battery operated  Homaltro combination tool, and other assorted equipment. Brush 37 can carry a crew of 4 firefighters.

Squad-17 is a 2012 Dodge Crew cab 4×4 1500 and it is a First Responder Apparatus. It is equipped with a medical bag and can assist with patient care until ambulance arrives. Crew of Four.

Water Rescue 17 is a quick response watercraft equipped with life saving devices for extrication of personnel during water vessel emergencies as well as rescue of individuals in distress. It is powered by a 50 hp Evinrude motor mounted on a jack plate.

Engine 27 is a 2014 Spartan Pumper equipped with a 1500 gpm pump for full fire suppression as well as hazmat, rescue and EMS support. Engine 27 carries a set of TNT Rescue tools along with BLS supplies and an AED. Engine 27 carries 1000 gallons of water and is equipped with a remote light tower for improved on-scene lighting capabilities. Engine 27 can carry a crew of six firefighters.

Tanker 27 is a 2010 Pierce Contender apparatus equipped with a 1250 gpm pump. Tanker 27 carries 1890 gallons of water. It is capable of full fire suppression and carries a crew of six. Tanker 27 is a vital apparatus as much of our district is in rural area with limited water supply.