ONLINE AUCTION THREE WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING VEHICLES
(1) WATER TENDER
SILENT BID SALE: Water Tender – Petrolia Fire Protection District
Petrolia Fire Protection District is accepting silent bids on this reliable and work-ready water tender. Ideal for ranch use, dust control, water hauling, or fire protection.
Details:
• Freightliner FL60 chassis
• Caterpillar 3126 diesel engine (7.2L, 1999)
• Eaton Fuller 6-speed manual transmission (shifts smoothly)
• Odometer: 65,465 miles
• 2000 gallon water tank
• PTO-driven pump system
• Multiple intake/discharge ports
• Air ride driver seat
• Tires in excellent condition
• Department-maintained
Silent Bid Sale:
• Starting bid: $15,000
• Bidding opens: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at 12:00 PM
• Bidding closes: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 at 12:00 PM
• Submit your best offer (silent bid)
• Bids must include full name, address, and telephone number
• Submit bids to: info@petroliafire.org
• No late bids will be accepted
• In the event of a tie, the earliest received bid at the highest amount will be selected
• Petrolia Fire Protection District reserves the right to reject any and all bids in the best interest of the department
• Highest bid wins
Ideal For: • Rural properties & ranches • Fire protection / defensible space • Dust control • Construction or agriculture
Located in Petrolia, CA Message us for details or to schedule a viewing
(2) Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine
SILENT BID SALE: Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine – Petrolia Fire Protection District
Petrolia Fire Protection District is accepting silent bids on this dependable Type 3 wildland fire engine. Ideal for firefighting, ranch use, or conversion projects.
Details:
• 1989 CAL FIRE Model 5 Engine
• International S-Series chassis
• Odometer: 136,905 miles
• Condition: Good
• Fully operational – runs, drives, and pumps
• 500-gallon water tank
• 500 GPM midship pump
• 125 GPM Berkeley auxiliary pump (recently rebuilt)
• Auxiliary pump powered by an Isuzu diesel engine
• Front tires with less than 300 miles
Silent Bid Sale:
• Starting bid: $10,000
• Bidding opens: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at 12:00 PM
• Bidding closes: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 at 12:00 PM
• Submit your best offer (silent bid)
• Bids must include full name, address, and telephone number
• Submit bids to: info@petroliafire.org
• No late bids will be accepted
• In the event of a tie, the earliest received bid at the highest amount will be selected
• Petrolia Fire Protection District reserves the right to reject any and all bids in the best interest of the department
• Highest bid wins
Ideal For: • Wildland firefighting • Rural properties & ranches • Fire protection / defensible space • Equipment conversion projects
Located in Petrolia, CA Message us for details or to schedule a viewing
(3) Type III Ambulance
SILENT BID SALE: Type III Ambulance – Petrolia Fire Protection District
Petrolia Fire Protection District is accepting silent bids on this well-maintained Type III ambulance. Ideal for emergency response, standby operations, or custom conversion projects.
Details:
• Ford E-350 chassis
• 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine
• Automatic transmission
• Odometer: approximately 184,247 miles
• Fully enclosed patient care compartment
• Bench seating and mounted stretcher system
• Interior cabinets and exterior storage compartments
• Emergency lighting (red/amber)
• Clean title
Recent Maintenance:
• New radiator
• Complete new brakes all the way around
• New front rotor
• New sway bars and shocks
• Tires in excellent condition
• Recently serviced transmission, rear end, and all fluids
Silent Bid Sale: • Starting bid: $15,000
• Bidding opens: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at 12:00 PM
• Bidding closes: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 at 12:00 PM
• Submit your best offer (silent bid)
• Bids must include full name, address, and telephone number
• Submit bids to: info@petroliafire.org
• No late bids will be accepted
• In the event of a tie, the earliest received bid at the highest amount will be selected
• Petrolia Fire Protection District reserves the right to reject any and all bids in the best interest of the department
• Highest bid wins
Ideal For:
• Emergency or standby response
• Medical transport support
• Camper or specialty conversion
• Work or utility vehicle build
Located in Petrolia, CA Message us for details or to schedule a viewing
Contact info@petroliafire.org for more information.