Rescue UTV – This 4x4 light-duty utility vehicle designed to get rescuers on the scene of backcountry rescues or provided EMS support at special events. The Rescue UTV is designed to carry one patient, three-four Firefighters, and assorted emergency gear. Our 2 Rescue UTVs that cover the district provide safety, patient comfort, and rapid extrication during backcountry rescues.
The Zodiac Rescue Boat has a 90-horsepower, 4-stroke Yamaha engine and is equipped with basic life support medical gear, rescue throw bags, and life vests. It is cross-staffed by Park District Police and Lifeguard personnel. The Rescue Boat provides search-and-rescue operations in most of East Bay Regional Park's freshwater swimming areas and coastal shorelines.
Technical large animal rescue is an infrequent, inherently dangerous type of heavy rescue. East Bay Regional Parks Firefighters are trained in moving and extracting disabled animals from trails, ditches, creeks, or overturned trailers by rope and mechanical rescue. Fire Department Personnel are trained in animal behavior in emergency situations and are equipped with all the necessary tools to keep the responders, victim, and victim’s animal as safe as possible.