The Honolulu Fire Department's (HFD) Rescue Squads provide specialized equipment, knowledge, skills, and abilities to support Fire Operations in these types of missions:

·         Land and sea search and rescues ·         High-angle rescues ·         Confined space rescues ·         Motor vehicle accident extrications ·         Second alarm response to building fires ·         Marine vessel fires and rescues

In 2004, the HFD received funding from the Office of Domestic Preparedness to purchase two new vehicles for the Rescue Squads.  The new HFD Rescue apparatuses are stationed at the Pawaa and Kalihi Kai fire stations.

Specifications:   Contractor:  SVI Trucks Powerplant:  Detroit Diesel Series 60 14.0 liter, turbocharged 6-cylinder, 515 HP, DDEC Electronic Governor Transmission:  Allison 4,000 EVSPR 6-speed automatic with electronic controls and output retarder Brakes:  Pneumatic with Meritor Wabco 4 sensor antilock braking and air dryer system Cab:  Aluminum tilt cab, long four door, 10 seats Frame:  110,000 psi minimum yield high strength steel

Equipment: Rescue 1 Boat:  22" Force Rescue 2 Boat:  22" Radon ArcAri Torch System DeWalt Portable Sawzall Holmatro extrication power tools and lift bags Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus gear Basic life support supplies Rappell ropes and rigging