Our Apparatus
Ladder 58 is second due on all structure fires in hydrant-protected areas of the community. Commonly known as Ladder 8 this apparatus also assists as a support unit in fire and rescue operations. Some of the features of this apparatus are:1996 HME Chassis
Crew seating for up to 6 Firefighters
1250 GPM Mid Ship Pump
105 Foot Mid Mount Ladder
300 Gallons of Water
Class A Foam
800 Feet of LDH Supply
Power Tools
Positive Pressure Fans
Medical Equipment and AED
High angle ropes rescue equipment
Forcible Entry Tools
Tender 53 is first due on all first alarm interface responses and second due on all fires where no hydrants are available. Commonly known as Tender 3 this apparatus also responds to mutual aid fires where additional water fire flows are needed. Some of the features of this apparatus are:2004 Freightliner M2 Chassis
Crew seating for up to 3 Firefighters
420 GPM PTO Pump
3000 Gallons of Water
Class A Foam
Additional Forestry Tools and Hose
Engine 51 is first due on all Motor Vehicle Fires and Road Rescue Auto Extrication responses. Commonly known as Engine 1 this apparatus also responds to all second or multiple alarm fires. Some of the features of this apparatus are:2000 Freightliner FL 80 Chassis
Crew seating for up to 5 Firefighters
1250 GPM Mid Ship Pump
500 Gallons of Water
Class A and B Foam
Rescue tools and Lifting Bag System
1200 Feet of LDH Supply
Positive Pressure Fans
Engine 56 is first due on all structure fires and mutual aid engine responses. Commonly known as Engine 6 this apparatus also assists in interface fires as a support unit. Some of the features of this apparatus are:1990 White GMC Chassis
Crew seating for up to 6 Firefighters
1250 GPM Mid Ship Pump
1000 Gallons of Water
Class B Foam
1200 Feet of LDH Supply
Power Tools
Positive Pressure Fans
Rescue 55 is a light rescue that responds to all first alarm fires, as a support unit. This apparatus has a primary role of technical rescue, which includes confined space, rope rescue, and firefighter rescue. Commonly known as rescue 5 this apparatus has several specialized pieces of equipment and tools, some of these are:1985 Chevrolet 3500
Crew seating for 3
Confined space tripod and air cart
High angle ropes, Soft and Hardware
Rapid Intervention Tools
Lighting Equipment
Gas Monitoring
Ground Ladders and Hose Kits
Tender 54 is second due on all first alarm interface responses. This apparatus is also available as a reserve apparatus for the department. Commonly known as Tender 4 this apparatus also responds to fires where additional water fire flows are needed. Some of the features of this apparatus are:1984 International Chassis
Crew seating for up to 3 Firefighters
250 GPM PTO Pump
1500 Gallons of Water
Additional Forestry Tools and Hose
Command 59 is the primary apparatus used by the on call duty officer. This apparatus also handles all emergency and non-emergency calls. This unit is able to operate as an on site command post for department operations. This apparatus also has specific tools to assist the on call duty officer, some of these are:2003 Ford Explorer
Crew seating for 5
Gas Detection
Thermal Imaging Camera
Fire Command Equipment
Additional Communication Equipment
Command 50 is the primary apparatus used by the fire inspector for day-to-day business. This apparatus also handles emergency and non-emergency calls. This unit is able to operate as an equipment truck for moving resources to and from the places of need. This apparatus also has specific tools, some of these are:
1995 Ford F150
Crew seating for 3
Gas Detection
Additional Communication Equipment
Medical Equipment
Fire Command Equipment
Rescue 57 is a light rescue that responds to all first responder medical and automobile extrication calls. This apparatus has a secondary role of fire ground support of air, light and firefighter rescue. Commonly known as rescue 7 this apparatus has several specialized pieces of equipment and tools, some of these are:2002 Ford 350
Crew seating for 3
Jaws of Life
Medical Equipment & AED
Rapid Intervention Tools
Lighting Equipment
Spare Air Cylinders
Ground Ladders and Hose Kits
Hazardous Material Spill Control
Rescue Baskets and Spine Boards
If you wish to become a member of the department, please review the Recruiting Section under About Us of this Web Site.
If you would like to become a trained Oceanside ESS volunteer, please contact Craig Reid, Assistant Emergency Program Coordinator, Town of Qualicum Beach.
For more Information contact the department at 250-752-6921, during regular office hours of 9 AM - 5 PM.




