2016 Annual Report

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Fire Trucks Fire trucks are equipped with a variety of aerial ladders and ground ladders of various types and lengths that help firefighters reach fires. Fire trucks also carry specialized equipment for forcible entry, ventilation, and search and rescue tasks. Trucks: 2, 6, 7 Snorkel

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1987 Spartan / Darley Truck went into service in 1988 At one time, it carried the designation “Rescue One” and responded to all major incidents Currently in reserve status for rescue and elevated fire streams

Equipped with 55 foot articulating boom and platform and Darley LDM single stage fire pump— pumps 1500 gallon per minute.

Apparatus

Fire Engines Fire engines, also commonly known as pumpers, are equipped with a variety of hoses of different lengths and widths that pump water. This water can come from either the internal tank of the engine or other outside water sources, such as hydrants. Engines: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8

Ambulances Ambulances are used to deliver immediate advanced medical care to sick or injured patients and to transport these patients to the hospital. Ambulances: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Squad Vehicles Because some emergencies require special assistance, squad vehicles are provided to each specialty team in order to properly aid in these special situations. Squad: 2, 3, 5, 7 Arson Vehicle

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1998 Ford Converted Ambulance Went into service in 1998 as Ambulance 5 Reassigned in 2005 as Arson Squad and is equipped for fire investigations


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