Department Overview

Othello Fire Department serves the agricultural city of Othello (~8,000 people) and its surrounding rural district (~8 sq mi). Responsibilities include structure/wildland fires and EMS, with heavy reliance on volunteer staff.

Community & Response

This pumper increases first-due capabilities for both residential and mutual-aid responses in Othello’s varied terrain. The high tank capacity and optimized layout provide strong suppression performance with limited water infrastructure in agricultural zones.

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KME Pumper

  • Motor: L-9 450 HP
  • Pump Info: 1,500 Hale QMax
  • Tank Capacity: 1,000gal
  • SteerTek Front Suspension
  • 2,000 Inverter with Cab and Compartment Outlets