Apparatus

Engine 3 is our rescue engine. This engine responds to car accidents, medical calls and hazardous materials calls. Engine 3 can also respond for cold water rescues. This engine is a 2012 Pierce "Puck", carries 960 gallons of water and has a 1500 GPM pump. It carries 1500 feet of 5" supply hose, 500 feet 2 1/2" hose, 2 crosslays holding 200 feet of 1 3/4" hose each and 100 feet 1 3/4" on front bumper. The unique feature of engine 3 is that the power unit for our rescue tools, ie Jaws of life, is built into the vehicle. This allows us to put the tools into operation moments after the engine stops saving valuable time if someone needs to be extricated from a motor vehicle. Engine 3 can carry 4 firefighters.

Engine 1 is our water supply engine. This engine is designed to supply either Engine 4 or Engine 3 if they need water to suppress a fire. Engine 1 can provide water either by using pressurized water from a hydrant or by drafting from a pond or underground tank. Most of the homes north of Center rd are protected by water from tanks or ponds. Easton's firefighters are very proficient in drafting from these static water supplies. Engine 1 is also our mutual aide engine. So if a neighboring town asks for assistance, Engine 1 will be the engine responding. Engine 1 carries 1000 gallons of water, 3000 feet of 5" supply hose, 500 feet 2 1/2" hose, 2 crosslays of 1 3/4" 200 feet each, and has a 1500 GPM pump. Engine 1 is a 2001 American La France "Eagle".

Engine 2 is an 2004 E1/International Chassis 4x4. Engine 2 serves as our brush fire and cold water rescue vehicle. Engine 2 is a 4 wheel drive vehicle, carries 330 gallons of water and has a 1250 GPM pump. It carries 500 feet 5" hose, 250 feet 2 1/2" hose, 400 feet of 1 3/4" hose, and 1000 feet of forestry hose. Engine 2's unique feature is the forestry hose it carries. This hose is designed to weep water and protect itself if pulled through brush or forests that are burning. Engine 2 can also pump water while it is moving. Engine 2 is capable of drafting and does so well. Several years ago it was used at a forest fire in the Aspectuck land trust and drafted directly from the reservoir to assist in putting out the fire.

Utility 1 is a Chevy 3500 work truck that was purchased with the proceeds from carnival. This vehicle is used by the firefighters to transport any needed personnel or additional supplies to incidents. The utility can also help us with traffic control at incidents. Firefighters use the utility to travel back and forth to training and other fire related activities.