Apparatus

511 - Utility

This 2001 GMC 2500 was purchased from Carroll GMC and assembled for Chester Volunteer Fire Department.

Capabilities:

  • Personnel carrier

  • Full complement of medical first response equipment & AED

  • Traffic control equipment

  • Carries a crew of 5

  • Primary tow vehicle for unit 571 & 572

  • Seasonally equipped for wildfire / ice rescue response

521 - Rescue

This 2002 Freightliner chassis was designed by and custom built for Chester Volunteer Fire Department at Metalfab Fire Trucks in Centreville, NB.

Capabilities:

  • Full complement of vehicle extrication tools Including the "Jaws-of-Life" and vehicle stabilization equipment

  • Carries a crew of 5 / 4 self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

  • Full complement of medical first response equipment & AED

  • Various other rescue equipment

  • 5,000 Watt Honda generator with scene lighting

  • Single bottle breathing apparatus refilling station (6000 PSI cascade system)

531 - Pumper

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This 2013 Spartan Metro Star chassis was custom built for Chester Volunteer Fire Department at Fort Garry Fire Trucks in Winnipeg, MB.

Capabilities:

  • 1500 GPM pump / 800 gallon water tank

  • Carries a crew of 6 / 5 self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

  • PTO generator with scene lighting

  • Thermal imaging camera (TIC)

  • Gas detection

  • Portable dump tank

  • Full complement of structural firefighting equipment

  • 1500' 5" supply hose

541 - Pumper Tanker

This 2007 Spartan Gladiator chassis was designed by and custom built for Chester Volunteer Fire Department at Metalfab Fire Trucks in Centreville, NB.

Capabilities:

  • 1750 GPM pump / 1750 gallon water tank

  • Carries a crew or 8 / 7 self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

  • 5000 watt portable generator with scene lighting

  • Thermal imaging camera (TIC)

  • Portable dump tank

  • Rear swivel dump valve

  • Full complement of structural firefighting equipment

  • 3000' of 5" supply hose

  • Equipped for wild land firefighting

551 - Tanker

This 1997 International chassis was designed by and custom built for Chester Volunteer Fire Department at Superior Fire Trucks.

Capabilities:

  • 1050 GPM pump / 2000 gallon water tank

  • Carries a crew of 2

  • 2000 gallon port-a-tank

  • 18 HP Honda powered portable pump

  • 5000 watt portable generator with scene lighting

  • 1000' of 4" supply hose

571

This 1986 Boston Whaler "Revenge" series boat was donated by a resident after witnessing a water incident near their home. This unit remains in the ocean from Spring thaw until December.

Capabilities:

  • Twin 135 HP 4-stroke Honda outboards

  • 20 HP Honda powered mid-range portable pump

  • Deck mounted water cannon

  • Rescue and retrieval capibilities

572

This 2015 AB Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) remains trailer mounted at the station and responds to all inland water and harbour emergencies.

Capabilities:

  • 20 HP 4-stroke Honda outboard

  • Rescue and retrieval capibilities

  • Seasonally equipped with all ice water rescue equipment