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Eternal Vigilance ...

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Apparatus
 
Engine #1
 
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A 1963 open cab American LaFrance 900 Series Pumper. This engine’s pump can handle 1,000 gallons per minute (GPM). It also carries 300 gallons of water in its booster tank for use during the initial fire attack. This fully equipped engine has won many parade trophies and is still in complete operating order. This engine is said to be one of the first “west coast high side” designated American LaFrance apparatus to appear on the east coast. This engine does not respond to alarms, but is often used in parades.
 
Engine #2
 
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Engine 2 is A 2005 Pierce 1500 GPM pumper. It carries 750 gallons of water. It also has a 30 gallon class A foam tank which is used for structure fires. Along with the class A foam is a compressed air system that intensifies its fire fighting efficiency. It carries 100 feet of 4 inch large diameter hose along with 500 feet of 3 inch, 400 feet of 2 ½ inch and 900 feet of 1 ¾ inch hose. Engine 2 also carries a multitude of fire fighting equipment.
 
Engine #3
 
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Engine 3 is a 1999 Pierce Dash 2000 GPM top mounted pumper. It carries 750 gallons of water and has a 30 gallon class B foam tank. It carries 1000 feet of 4 inch large diameter hose as well as 500 feet of 3 inch, 400 feet of 2 ½ , and 900 feet of 1 ¾ hose. Engine 3 also carries a large variety of fire fighting equipment.
 
Truck #1
 
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This truck is a 1994 Pierce Lance Quint. Designated Truck #1, this piece of apparatus combines the features of a pumper, hose bed, and aerial all in one piece of equipment. Truck #1 features a 105 foot rear mounted aerial ladder and a 1,500 gallon per minute pump mounted mid ship.
 
Rescue #1
 
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This 1990 Mack MC Fire/Rescue truck was built by Salisbury. This truck replaced both Rescue #1 and #2 and was designed to carry all tools necessary for heavy rescue, including a number of Holmatro extrication tools. This rig can also carry personnel and serve as a command post if necessary.
 
Special Purpose Vehicle
 
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