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Written by Marshall DeMeritt
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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 | | | | | Primary Function: | Fire suppression, Extrication | Specs: | - 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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TRUCK 3 | | | | | Primary Function: | Search & Rescue, Fire suppression | Specs: | - 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 |
| | | | Primary Function: | Fire suppression | Specs: | - 2012 Pierce Velocity
- Side Mount Pump Controls
- 2000 GPM Pump
- 750 Gallon Water Tank
- Deluge Gun
- Approximately 3000 feet of fire house
- Low hose bed and cross lays for ease of deployment
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TANKER 3 | | | | | Primary Function: | Water Supply | Specs: | - 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 | Picture Coming Soon | | | | Primary Function: | Brush Fire Suppression | Specs: | - 2007 Ford (F550) Pickup with flat bed
- 150 Gallon Water Tank
- 200 GPM Pump
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AMBULANCE 3 & 3-1 | | | | | Primary Function: | Basic/Advanced Live Support | Specs: | - 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 | | | | | Primary Function: | Used by the duty officer as a response vehicle. May be utilized as a command post during incidents. | Specs: | | | | |
EMS 3 | | | | | Primary Function: | 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. | Specs: | | Chief Driver: | |
ENGINE 3 (Retired)
| | | | | Primary Function: | Fire suppression | Specs: | - 1989 Pierce Dash
- D-8000
- Top Mount Pump Controls
- 1250 GPM Pump
- 1000 Gallon Water Tank
- Pre-Piped Deluge Gun
| | | Retired in 2012
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BRUSH 3 (Retired)
| | | | | Primary Function: | Brush Fire suppression | Specs: | - 2004 Ford (F550) Pickup with Skit Unit
- 150 Gallon Water Tank
- 200 GPM Pump
| | | Retired in 2011
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STEAMER (Retired)
|  | | | | Primary Function: | Old Fashioned Fire Suppression
| Specs: | | | Retired in late 1800's, early 1900's.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 06 December 2012 12:51 |
