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Written by Bob Burner
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Wednesday, 19 January 2005 23:41 |
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From pumping water to transporting a patient, the right apparatus for an emergency is essential to providing an efficient and effective response.
Chief Engineer Jim Locke oversees the maintenance and good working order of all apparatus.
RESCUE ENGINE 3
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Primary Function:
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Fire suppression, Extrication |
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Specs:
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- 2007 Pierce Dash
- 2000gpm Pump
- 850 Gallon Water Tank
- Extrication tools (Jaws of Life, Spreaders, Saws)
- Roof and Ground Ladders
- Vehicle Stabilization tools
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Chief Driver:
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Ron Kemp |
TRUCK 3
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Primary Function:
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Search & Rescue, Fire suppression |
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Specs:
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- 1996 Pierce Arrow
- 75' Ladder
- 1500 GPM Pump
- 500 Gallon Water Tank
- Pre-Piped Waterway
- Large Compliment of Ground Ladders
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ENGINE 3
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Primary Function:
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Fire suppression |
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Specs:
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- 1989 Pierce Dash
- D-8000
- Top Mount Pump Controls
- 1250 GPM Pump
- 1000 Gallon Water Tank
- Pre-Piped Deluge Gun
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TANKER 3
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Primary Function:
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Water Supply |
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Specs:
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- 2000 Mack - Semo Tanker
- 3100 Gallon Stainless Steel Tank
- 500 GPM PTO Pump with Pump and Roll Capabilities
- 2 3000 Gal. Porta-Tanks
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BRUSH 3
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Primary Function:
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Brush Fire suppression |
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Specs:
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- 1989 Ford (F250) Pickup with Skit Unit
- 150 Gallon Water Tank
- 200 GPM Pump
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AMBULANCE 3 & 3-1
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Primary Function:
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Basic/Advanced Live Support |
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Specs:
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- 2007 Ford F-450
- 4 Wheel Drive
- Pneumatic ride/height system
- Medtec AD-170 box (Amb 3)
- PL Custom remounted box (Amb 3-1)
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DUTY 3
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Primary Function:
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Used by the duty officer as a response vehicle. May be utilized as a command post during incidents.
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EMS 3
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Primary Function:
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Provide an attendant/driver for Company 3 ambulances on a daily basis as staffing allows to improve our emergency response on all incidents. Those operating this vehicle are EMT's or Paramedics and cleared ambulance drivers. |
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Chief Driver:
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Richard Clark |
STEAMER (Retired)
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Last Updated on Monday, 02 June 2008 10:01 |
