Lima's Heavy Rescue is equipped to handle automobile extrications along with other special rescue emergencies. Equipment on Rescue 1 includes the "jaws of life", cutters, and utility / life safety rope.
Rescue 2 responds to mainly EMS emergencies. It is equipped with advanced trained personnel, medical equipment, extinguisher, and SCBA's. This apparatus can respond to fire emergencies when necessary.
These two apparatuses are crossed staffed with the same personnel. (1) one Firefighter and (1) one ranking officer