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Section Four: On-Scene Operations and Critical Tasks utilizes a reserve ladder truck with a 95' elevating platform carded on a straight chassis without all-steer capability. The role of the truck company during fire suppression efforts it to provide forcible entry; vertical and positive pressure ventilation, which aids in fire suppression efforts conducted by the engine companies; search and rescue; salvage and overhaul; elevated work above ground level on ladders; and/or elevated master streams for defensive firefighting operations. Brush Engines - The department deploys three Type III brush engines in Eugene's hillside locations - University, South Hills and Bailey Hill - which are staffed by the engine company crews at those locations based upon call type. These units have a limited but very important application and receive less use than front-line engines. The role of the Brush Engine is to access and fight fire in the wildland and urban/rural interface zone. Brush engines are smaller units than Type 1 engine companies, are equipped with all- wheel drive, have a higher ground clearance, and carry hose loads more suited to wildland firefighting. Water Tenders - The department deploys two 3,000-gallon water tank trucks which are utilized in Eugene's non-hydranted response and contract areas. These resources may be deployed on structure fires or to natural cover rites. Eugene's two water tenders are deployed at Fire Station 2 (Whiteaker) and Fire Station 8 (Danebo), and are staffed by the engine company crews at those locations based on call type. Like the brush engines, water tenders have a limited but very important application and receive less use than front-line engines. The role of the water tender is to deliver large quantities of water in Eugene's non-hydranted response areas and districts. Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) Units -The department deploys two ARFF apparatus with one of the two staffed round-the-clock. ARFF companies are specialty units staffed by specially trained firefighters and are designed for the unique application of aircraft rescue and fire fighting. These units have a limited application and use but are staffed 24/7 and deliver fire, rescue, and emergency medical first response at the Eugene Airport. The role of the ARFF company is to remain at the Airport and be available for aircraft, rescue, and fire fighting as per Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 139. Medic Units (Ambulances) - The department currently deploys three 24-hour dual-role (firefighter/paramedic) Type III ambulances staffed with at least one Paramedic and one EMT- Intermediate. In addition, the department staffs a flexible number of dynamically deployed, single-role (non-firefighter EMT/paramedic) Type III ambulances staffed with at least one Paramedic and one EMT-Intermediate during periods of regular peak activity. All of Eugene's medic units carry a full complement of advanced life support equipment, and are licensed and designated by the State of Oregon as ALS ambulances.