This allows the Type 3 to make "mobile attacks" on vegetation fires, a tactic that can help minimize the rate of spread.

This is most commonly done by having a firefighter walk the edge of a fire with a hose line and the Type 3 trailing close behind, but spray nozzles can also be fitted to the bumper and under-carriage of the engine.

[5] The Special Response Unit is a box van that contains supplies for a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI).

It is dispatched automatically to any reported aircraft emergency on or off the airport property, as well as by request of any incident IC.

[3] In March 2006, the SBFD acquired a $450,000 Heavy Rescue unit built by SVI Trucks.