Apparatus/Assets
MABAS Division 5 supplements front-line apparatus and personnel with specialized vehicles for extra-alarm responses. These vehicles are housed throughout the Division and play a critical role for large scale incidents. Several vehicles and assets are also available through an intergovernmental agreement through MABAS Division 4 & 5 Special Response Teams (SRT). These agreements allow both divisions to access specialized equipment during a time of need or emergency.
The following apparatus & assets are located in and maintained by MABAS Division 5.

AIR 5
During prolonged emergencies, specifically structure fires, firefighters must replace and refill their air bottles. AIR 5 has the capacity to refill the SCBA bottles while at a scene using onboard air compressors (cascade).
Primary Location & Maintained by: Huntley Fire Protection District

HAZMAT 5
HAZMAT 5 is designed to carry the tools, equipment, technology and personnel with the expertise to manage hazardous situations. From local gas stations to nearby chemical plants, hazardous materials can exist in almost every community. Firefighters have basic training in managing the most common hazardous materials, but many times, specialized teams and vehicles are required.
Primary Location & Maintained by: Woodstock Fire/Rescue District

Technical Rescue Team
A roll-off container intended to carry equipment for collapse, high angle, confined space, and below grade rescue capabilities. A 2004 International truck with a roll-off chassis is used to transport the 20ft container.
Primary Location & Maintained by: Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department

Light Tower 5
A mobile trailer consisting of a 20 kw diesel powered portable generator and 35-foot telescoping light tower. The light tower powers 4-1,000 watt flood lights. The primary purpose of Light Tower 5 is to illuminate a scene, especially at night, and also supplies power for equipment in the field.
Primary Location & Maintained by: Huntley Fire Protection District

Double Deck Boat Trailer
One inflatable and one rigid hull boat with 40 hp motors and safety/rescue equipment.
Primary Location & Maintained by: Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department
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UTV 5
A 2009 Polaris Ranger 6×6 capable of reaching off-locations that a many vehicles would render useless. With a 50 gallon water tank, combined with a high pressure pump, this vehicle can tackle small and large brush fires.
Primary Location & Maintained by: Hebron-Alden-Greenwood Fire Protection District
