Our Fleet:
At the St. James Fire Department, our fleet is the backbone of our emergency response. Each vehicle in our lineup plays a critical role in protecting our community—whether it’s fighting fires, providing medical assistance, or handling specialized rescue operations. From powerful fire engines to specialized rescue units, our equipment is built for speed, efficiency, and safety. Explore our fleet below to learn more about the vehicles that help us answer the call when seconds matter.
3778 Command Vehicle
3780 – Command Vehicle – Driven by the Chief of the Department, or designated officer. It is a fully equipped emergency response vehicle.
3771 Pierce Saber
3771 – Pumper – This 2002 Pierce Saber Pumper with CAFS (Compressed Air Foam System) carries water in a 1000 gallon tank and a 1260 GPM pump. This engine, which was purchased new in April 2002, has seats for up to 8 firefighters, and is used for water supply from its tank or hydrant.
3772 Pierce Contender
3772 – Pumper – This 2008 Pierce Contender Pumper with its 1000 gallon water tank and 1260 GPM pump is currently housed at Station #2 on Oceanic Drive. It has the capability of using either A or B foam to attack either wood or fuel/chemical fires. Placed in service in October 2008, this engine seats up eight firefighters.
3773 Pierce Saber
3773 – Pumper -This 2019 Pierce Saber is the newest of the vehicles currently operated by your St. James Fire Department. It is currently housed at Station #1. This is the “first-out” vehicle. Also, equipped with a 1000 gallon water tank and 1260 GPM pump capability, all three Pumpers are very similar to each other by design for ease of pump operation and training purposes.
3761 Aerial Platform
3761 – 85 foot Aerial Platform – This truck, built by Pierce, has a 500 gallon water tank and 1500 GPM pump. The vehicle was purchased new in June 2001. It has seats for 8 firefighters and is housed at Station #1.
3795 Rescue Truck
3795 – Rescue Vehicle – Built on a Ford 550 chassis, this vehicle was purchased new in September 2010. It is staffed by Fire Department Rescue Technicians who are specifically trained, certified and supplied with a variety of special equipment to handle a variety of rescue situations.
3777 GMC Brush Truck
3777 – Brush Truck – This 2005 GMC one-ton pickup truck has 4-wheel drive, a five person crew cab, water tank and pump. It was purchased new in September 2004 and is intended for off-road, difficult to reach fire scenes.
3781 Command Vehicle
3781 – Coming Soon
4795 Rescue Ambulance
4795 – Ambulance – Manufactured by “Road Rescue”, this Type III Ambulance built on a Ford 450 chassis. Purchased new in September 2007. Staffed by up to 4 Emergency Medical Technicians.
4796 Rescue Ambulance
4796 – Ambulance – .Road Rescue Type III Ambulance built on a Ford 450 chassis Purchased new in September 2019. Staffed by up to 4 Emergency Medical Technicians.
4779 Rehab Truck
4779 – Rehab Unit – This 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is a 4-wheel drive, one ton vehicle with a cab that holds up to 5 EMT’S. It is the EMS vehicle that responds to working fire scenes with tents, tables, chairs and refreshments to provide medical aid and “rehab” for firefighters.
Emergency Numbers
Fire / Medical / Law Enforcement
DIAL: 9-1-1
St. James Fire Dept (non-emergency)
910-253-9990
Dosher Memorial Hospital
910-457-3800