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Apparatus
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Engine 1
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Engine 1 is a 1996 Metalfab triple combination pumper which was built on a Volvo chassis. It is powered by a 260 HP turbo-charged Volvo diesel engine with an Allison 5 speed automatic transmission. The pump is a 1250 IGPM Hale and the truck has a 1000 Imperial gallon poly tank. Engine 1 is equipped with both Class “A” and “B” foam systems. This apparatus was designed with our first totally enclosed crew compartment which also contains an enclosed transverse pump panel. Two quick mount Breathing Apparatus seats are located in the crew compartment and an additional one can be found in the officer’s seat. As with our other pumper, Engine 1 can operate as an attack or first out pumper if something would happen to Engine 3.
Engine 1 operates mainly as a supply pumper. Being equipped with 900' of 5" supply hose, it is generally responsible to lay a supply line to either or both the first in engine or ladder truck. If the distance from water source dictates, Engine 1 will feed either of these two vehicles when necessary. Engine 1 is also equipped with a set of Hurst heavy hydraulic vehicle extrication tools. It usually responds in conjunction with Rescue 5 to Motor Vehicle Accidents to provide both rescue backup and fire protection. In mutual aid situations, Engine 1 responds when a pumper is required as well as in conjunction with Ladder 2 to provide water supply. |
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Ladder 2
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Ladder 2 is a 2007 Pierce 100' Aerial Water Tower. Built on a Dash tandem axle chassis, this vehicle is equipped with a 1750 IGPM Hale pump. this apparatus is provided with a Foampro foam system and a 420 imperial gallon booster tank. Powered by a 525 HP Caterpillar Diesel engine with a 5 speed Allison automatic transmission, Ladder 2 has an 8 man crew compartment and a side mount pump panel. Five quick mount breathing apparatus seats are located in the crew compartment. Ladder 2 performs typical ladder company operations such as rescue, ventilation, and exposure protection. The apparatus is equipped to do high angle rescue as well as it contains a full compliment of rope rescue gear. The aluminum aerial ladder contains a 3" piped waterway which is capable of flowing 1750 IGPM through the nozzle at the tip. It has a 10 000 watt hydraulic generator, a remote control tower nozzle, and a full complement of ground ladders. Ladder 2 is currently staffed by the following personnel:
Captain Fred Jeffers, Lieutenant Ed Arab, Drivers Kevin Dolliver, Richard Knickle and Scott Young, Firefighters Reid Whynot, Chris Chelli, Robbie Smith, Trevor Morgan and Darren Dahl.
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Engine 3
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In 2005, this vehicle was replaced by a 2005 E-One Cylone II.
Engine 3 performs classic Engine company operations such as fire suppression & containment and Search & Rescue. This is generally our “first out unit” and does not respond to mutual aid calls outside of our Town.
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Engine 4
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Engine 4 is a 1986 Superior 1050 IGPM triple combination pumper which operates as one of the Departments pumper units. It is built on an International chassis that is powered by a 265 HP Detroit Diesel Engine with a 4 speed Allison automatic transmission. This apparatus is equipped with both Class “A” and “B” foam systems and has a 1000 Imperial gallon tank. Engine 4 has an open crew compartment and a transverse pump panel. Two quick mount Breathing Apparatus seats are located in the crew compartment.
While operating as a supply pumper, Engine 4 also has the task of being the Department’s main sprinkler system supply vehicle.
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Rescue 5
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Rescue 5 is a 1989 Lantz Heavy Rescue which operates as the main Rescue/Fire support vehicle for the Department.
Built on a Chevrolet 70 chassis with a 454 cu. in. gasoline Engine with a 5 speed automatic transmission, this is a walk through Rescue with an enclosed crew compartment. Some of the features of this vehicle include: 6500 Watt generator with tower lighting, cascade air bottle refilling station, 4 quick mount Breathing Apparatus seats, a complete set of Hurst heavy hydraulic rescue gear, 24 spare BA cylinders, and various other miscellaneous equipment.
Rescue 5 performs most of the tasks of a heavy rescue such as search and rescue, motor vehicle extrication, as well as other forms of rescue. This unit also functions as a fire support vehicle by being responsible for rehab at fire scenes.
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Utility 6
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Utility 6 is a 2005 Ford Four wheel drive Expedition. Tasked with personnel transport and traffic control, this unit is also used to tow the Department's deep water Rescue Boat. This vehicle can be tasked as a command post during our larger incidents.
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Rescue 7
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Rescue 7 is a 1999 GMC 12 passenger van. This vehicle was obtained for the specific purpose of transporting personnel during both emergency and non-emergency situations. Also outfitted with a towing hitch, Rescue 7 can also be used to tow the rescue boat.
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Rescue 8
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Rescue 8 is the Department’s 16' deep water rescue boat. This V-hulled center console vessel is powered with a 60 HP Yamaha outboard engine. Similar in construction to a Zodiac inflatable, this boat has high density foam blocks in place of inflatable compartments providing for a tougher vessel. Outfitted with a roll cage, dry suits and other water rescue equipment, Rescue 8 is available to respond within our town on the LaHave River or to assist our neighbors through our Mutual Aid Agreement.
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