Apparatus

The department operates five engines, one ladder, one service truck, and two first responder/rescue vehicles from three stations.  Here's a brief description of our apparatus and a photo of each.  Resolution on the photos has been reduced so that it doesn't take forever to download the page.

The department lost two engines, one medical unit, and one service truck during the Norfolk Southern train accident and chlorine spill in January 2005.  We have replaced both engines and the medical unit.  Photos and information will be posted soon. 

Engine 37, added to the fleet in 2001, is the department's newest engine.  It is a 2001 model Central States custom pumper on an HME chassis.  Engine 37 has a 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallon booster tank, and 10 man cab.  Ladders and pike poles are mounted inside from the rear of the truck.

Engine 32 is a  KME pumper built on a Navistar commercial extended cab chassis. 32 has a 1250 GPM pump, 1000 gallon booster tank, five man cab, generator, pre-piped deck gun, a foam system pre-piped to a bumper-mounted pre-connect, and plenty of other features. Total cost, without hose, nozzles, and SCBAs, was approximately $170,000.   

Engine 31 was the first piece of apparatus purchased by the department and is still in service. It may not be the most modern looking fire machine around, but still runs and pumps great. If fact, the PTO driven pump comes in handy on brush fires since the truck can pump while moving. 31 has a 750 GPM pump and a 500 gallon booster tank.