South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department

KME | K180 Pumper

Department Overview

Located near Ketchikan, Alaska, the South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department serves approximately 2,500 residents across 22 square miles of island coastline and rainforest terrain. Accessible only by boat or air, the department operates in one of the most remote areas in the U.S.

Community & Response

This apparatus provides reliable pump-and-roll operation for a district facing challenging access and long response times. It supports structure fires, wildland interface, and mutual aid to surrounding island communities.

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KME | K180 Pumper

  • CUMMINS L9 450 HP
  • PUMP INFO: 1,000 GPM WATEROUS
  • TANK CAPACITY: 750 / 20
  • INTERIOR EMS COMPARTMENTS
  • CUSTOM STRIPING
  • CUSTOM UPFIT
  • 184’ WHEELBASE
  • LOW CROSSLYS
  • ALUMINUM HOSE BED COVER
  • WHELEN LED SCENE LIGHTING