Engine 1 is a 1991 Beck/Spartan pumper with a 1,500 gpm Hale two stage midship pump.  It brings 750 gallons of water to the scene.  It is powered by a 300 horsepower Cummins engine.  This engine also sports a 1,000 gpm master stream nozzle as well as a FireCom intercom system with 800 DTRS digital radio interface.

Engine 2 is a 2008 Pierce Custom Contender pumper with a 1,500 gpm Waterous single stage pump.  The truck holds 1,000 gallons of water and 30 gallons of Class A foam.  It also has a 5,000 watt generator with scene lighting.  A 400 hp Cummins engine powers E-2.  This engine utilizes 5” large diameter hose.  The truck functions as an ALS engine.  It carries a Physio Control Lifepak 12 cardiac defibrillator, oxygen, cardiac drugs and advanced airway equipment.  The engine is also equipped with a FireCom intercom with 800 DTRS radio interface.  Engine 2 is topped off with a Task Force 1,250 gpm master stream nozzle.  Engine 2 is our first out apparatus on residential structure fires.

Engine 3 is the granddaddy of our fire apparatus.  Purchased in 1964, this GMC/American LaFrance brings to the fireground a 750 gpm Waterous two stage midship pump and 750 gallons of water.  It carries 2,400 feet of hose and is powered by a 401 cubic inch GM gasoline engine.  Even though it operates in reserve status, it still pumps well above its rated capacity.

Truck 1 came to us in 1998 from Silverthorne, Colorado Fire Department.  This truck is a 1976 Mack with a 1,250 gpm Waterous two stage midship pump.  Truck 1 also has a 50’ Telesquirt ladder with remote operated 1,000 gpm master stream nozzle.  The truck is powered by a Mack diesel engine and comes with auto chains for use in snowy weather.  Truck 1 has 432 gallons of water and 3,100 feet of hose

Quint 1 holds somewhat of a celebrity status.  We purchased Quint

 1 in 2005 after it served for seven years with the Arlington County, Virginia Fire Department.  This truck was one of the first firefighting apparatus on scene after the Pentagon was struck by American Airlines Flight 77 on September 11, 2001.  Quint 1 was also featured on the Travel Channel’s Made in America television show.  Quint 1 is a 1998 E-One 75’ ladder with a 1,500 gpm Hale single stage midship pump.  A 470 horsepower Detroit diesel engine powers the truck which is also set up as an advanced life support medical unit.  The tip of the stick houses a 1,000 gpm remote operated master stream nozzle.  Quint 1 carries five inch large diameter hose and is first in for all commercial and high hazard structure fires.  The truck also has a FireCom intercom with 800 DTRS interface. 

Rescue 1 is a 2001 International/Taylor Made heavy rescue unit.  This apparatus has multiple functions within the department.  It responds to structure fires, rescues, automobile crashes and hazardous materials incidents.  Rescue 1 contains a Command Light 6000 watt light tower, a Harrison 15 kw PTO powered hydraulic generator, a Ramsey 12,000 pound winch, Hurst Jaws-of Life system, a seven bag 234 ton airbag system, high angle rescue equipment, a portable cascade system, smoke ejectors, trench rescue jacks, gasoline/acetylene high power cutting torch, portable lighting, chain saw, rescue saw and basic hazardous materials equipment.  Another interesting item is the addition of receiver hitch high angle rope anchors to each corner of the rescue box.  Rescue 1 also contains a FireCom intercom with integrated 800 DTRS digital radio interface.                                                    

 

Airport 1 is a 1975 Ford F-250 four wheel drive pickup with a twin agent slide in unit.  The truck is located at Station 3 at the Lamar Municipal Airport.  The truck is powered by a Ford 360 cubic inch gasoline engine.  The extinguishing agents consist of 50 gallons of AFFF firefighting foam and 500 pounds of Super K Class BC fire extinguishing powder.  This truck also contains a Stihl rescue saw, an air chisel, a porta-power rescue kit, various hand tools and two self contained breathing apparatus.

Haz Mat 1 is a 1994 Chevrolet 3500 4X4 with a 6.5 liter diesel engine.  This retired Colorado State Patrol hazardous materials truck was donated to us by the Prowers County Sheriff’s Department It contains numerous types of absorbent materials including sawdust, Sphag-Sorb peat based absorbent and clay based oil dry.  The truck also contains brooms, shovels, decontamination equipment, a plug kit, sparkless tools, a Drager air sampling kit and Hurst Jaws-of-Life rescue kit.  The truck also has an on-board Onan AC generator as well a decontamination shower and propane powered hot water heating system.

Med 3 is a 2005 Chevrolet K3500 / McCoy-Miller Type I four wheel drive ambulance.  A GM Duramax 6.6 liter turbo diesel powers this vehicle.  It is equipped with a complete stock of advanced life support equipment including a Medtronic Physio-Control Lifepak 12 cardiac monitor/defibrillator.  Med 3 also carries a blanket and IV warmer, Vanner 1000 watt A.C. inverter, BOSS pneumatic extrication spreader kit with air chisel, Blackhawk porta-power rescue kit and integrated child safety seat.

Med 4 is a 1999 Chevrolet K3500 / McCoy-Miller Type I four wheel drive ambulance.  A GM 6.5 liter turbo diesel powers this vehicle.  It is equipped with a complete stock of advanced life support equipment including a Medtronic Physio-Control Lifepak 12 cardiac monitor/defibrillator.  Med 4 also carries a blanket and IV warmer, Vanner 1000 watt A.C. inverter, BOSS pneumatic extrication spreader kit, Blackhawk porta-power rescue kit and integrated child safety seat.

Med 5 is a 1995 Chevrolet K3500 / McCoy-Miller Type I four wheel drive ambulance.  A GM 6.5 liter turbo diesel powers this vehicle.  It is equipped with a complete stock of advanced life support equipment including a Medtronic Physio-Control Lifepak 12 cardiac monitor/defibrillator.  Med 5 also carries a blanket and IV warmer, Vanner 1000 watt A.C. inverter, BOSS pneumatic extrication spreader kit, Blackhawk porta-power rescue kit and integrated child safety seat.

Med 1 is a 1992 Ford E350 / Wheeled Coach Type III ambulance.  A Ford 6.9 liter diesel engine powers this vehicle.  It is equipped with a complete stock of advanced life support equipment including a Medtronic Physio-Control Lifepak 12 cardiac monitor/defibrillator.  Med 1 also carries a Vanner 1000 watt A.C. inverter and a Blackhawk porta-power rescue kit.  During the summer months it is equipped with a Hurst Jaws of Life rescue kit as it is used to stand by during automobile racing events.  Med-1 is scheduled for retirement in the summer of 2010.