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Engine 41-11
Engine
This apparatus is a fire engine. The main purpose of this piece of equipment is to supply water to the firefighters fighting a fire. This apparatus has specialized equipment for many other tasks. Hydraulic extrication tools are carried to cut open a vehicle to get a person out after an accident. Gas detection meters are used to determine the source of carbon monoxide, or a flammable gas. The water tank holds 500 gallons of water. Emergency Medical Supplies are also carried on this engine.
Engine 41-12
Engine
This fire engine carries the same equipment as 41-11. This engine is used to respond with 41-11 to car fires, brush fires, dumpster fires and other outside fires. This engine has a 500 gallon water tank also. This engine is also equiped with Emergency Medical Supplies and an automatic external defibrilator.
Ladder 41-45
Ladder
This apparatus is a ladder truck. It is a "quint" because this ladder truck has a pump and water in addition to the aerial ladder. The ladder is 100 feet long. The water tank holds 500 gallons. The ladder truck also carries equipment for rope rescue.
Ambulance 41-71
BLS Ambulance
The ambulance has first aid and medical supplies on it. The ambulance responds to all medical calls. All firefighters are trained to the Emergency Medical Technician Basic level in New York State. There are also automatic external defibrilators and oxygen carried on the ambulance
Ambulance 41-72
BLS Ambulance
The two ambulances are set up exactly the same. It is not uncommon for there to be more than one ambulance call in the district at a time.
Command Vehicle 41-96
Command Vehicle
This vehicle is driven by the Chief of the District. The back of this vehicle is set up with a drawing board and multiple radios. There are also reference books and other materials to aid in managing an emergency.
Staff Vehicle 41-97
Staff Vehicle
This vehicle is used for many tasks. When a firefighter goes to a training class they may take this vehicle. If a firefighter goes out to inspect a building this vehicle may be taken.
Staff Vehicle 41-98
Staff Vehicle
This vehicle is used for the same purposes as the other staff vehicle. This vehicle is also used to tow the Fire Prevention Trailer. When flooding occurs in the district it is common for this vehicle to bring small portable pumps around to remove water.
Page Last Updated: Feb 17, 2010 (17:05:59)
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