As a result of continual progressive hazards, including increased wildfire threats throughout all of California, the County of Riverside, partner cities, and CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department introduce a fleet upgrade and expansion, the county said in a press release.
The new fleet includes 18 Type I Engines for firefighting, six Squads equipped to support a variety of responses including rescues, three Type VI/Patrols outfitted for quick attack on smaller fires, two Quints for water pumping and ladder needs, one Tractor Drawn Aerial Fire Truck, one Breathing Support Unit, one Hazardous Materials Unit, and one Excavator, a first in our fleet, to assist with mulch fires. Many of the new apparatus have already arrived, with the remaining apparatus joining our fleet by the end of 2025.
The investment replaces aging apparatus with modern models outfitted with the latest technology and innovations, while also adding new resources, demonstrating our commitment to enhancing public safety and meeting emerging community needs…