This is the equipment used to protect the city of Pella and surrounding rural
communities.
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Positive Pressure Fan |
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Used to assist with ventilating structures during and after a fire. |
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Gas Monitor |
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Used to detect the presence of harmful gasses. |
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Hand Tools |
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From left to right: Axe, halogen bar, pike pole, bolt cutters. |
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Saws |
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Various saws used to help firefighters ventilate structures during a fire. |
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SCBA |
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Self Contained Breathing Apparatus - the device firemen wear to allow them to enter smoke filled structures. |
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Thermal Imaging Camera |
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This camera detects heat differences in objects. Used for recue and hot spot detection. |
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