Department Overview

City of Vancouver Fire Department, in Vancouver, WA, is one of the busiest agencies in the state, serving over 195,000 residents across 92 square miles. The department responds to more than 28,000 calls annually with full-career staffing and modern fleet assets.

Community & Response

These pumpers bolster VFD’s urban fleet with extreme-duty builds ideal for high-volume response. Their compact profile, safety features, and standardized layout support Vancouver’s complex downtown and highway corridors with speed and reliability.

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[18] KME Severe Service Custom Pumpers

  • Chassis: KME Severe Service with X12 500 HP and Allison Retarder
  • Cab: Extended length with EMS cabinetry and severe-duty interior
  • Wheelbase: 197″
  • Length: 31′ 9″ overall
  • Suspension: SteerTek front axle
  • Pump: Waterous 1,250 GPM
  • Tank: 600-gal water
  • Hosebed: Low configuration with Lock & Load sliding cover
  • Crosslays: Low-mounted for ergonomic use
  • Body: 3/16″ aluminum rescue-style with dual MIV intakes
  • Tech: Keyless remote entry, stokes basket storage module