1992 Pierce Rescue (International Chasis)

"Rescue 33" is a 1992 Pierce Rescue on a 4 x 4 International commercial chasis.The rescue is primary response for MVA's, QRS, specialized rescues, RIT calls, and cascade calls. 3338 is a "wet" rescue due to the fact that is equiped with a 500 gpm pump & carrying 300 gal of water. It also has 2 x 1 3/4" preconnects at 150' each.The rescue was primarily a squad until it assumed primary rescue responsiblities a few years ago. Rescue 33 carries 2 sets of hydraulic rescue tools. One being a preconnected Code 3 set which includes a combi-tool, O cutter, spreader and shears. The other hydraulic set that the rescue carries is an Amkus that includes O cutter, spreaders and a 4 size ram set. Rescue 33 carries high pressure air bags along with the hydraulic tools. Various sizes of cribbing along with ploy step blocks, 2 sets of adjustable "Junkyard Dog" stabilizer struts and 2 high lift jacks are carried on the rescue for stabilization needs. A Scott Eagle imager thermal imaging camera is also carried on the rescue. Also carried on Rescue 33 is a 4 gas multi gas meter. Recently placed into service was a newly upgraded cascade system. The cascade was upgraded from a 4500 psi sytem to a 6000 psi system. Rescue 33 can carry 9 firefighters to the scene.