Apparatus
It's not a fire truck without a "Federal Q"
Chief's Vehicles
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
Car 215 -- A 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT. Primary use of this vehicle is the Chief's Car. Car 215 is equipped with a state-of-the art custom-built cabinet in the rear built by Kellwood for storage of gear, air pack, EMS equipment, preplans, Haz-Mat books, etc. In the front, it is equipped with Motorola CDM radios, a Whelen Cen-Com lighting / siren unit, a Toughbooks Laptop, and HT-Series portables. The lighting on the outside of the vehicle is all manufactured by Whelen, consisting of L.E.D. lighting, as well as strobes and halogen flashers.
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
Car 216 -- A 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. Primary use of this vehicle is the First Assistant Chief's Car. Car 216 is equipped with a state-of-the art custom-built cabinet in the rear built by Kellwood for storage of gear, air pack, EMS equipment, preplans, Haz-Mat books, etc. In the front, it is equipped with Motorola CDM radios, a Whelen lighting / siren unit, and HT-Series portables. The lighting on the outside of the vehicle is all manufactured by Whelen, consisting of L.E.D. lighting, as well as strobes and halogen flashers.
Currently Serving at Lafayette Street
2004 Pierce Engine
Engine 315 -- A 2004 Engine built by Pierce Fire Apparatus on a Pierce Enforcer chassis. It carries 784 gallons of water, it has a 1500 gpm pump and a full compliment of forcible entry, attack, rescue and salvage equipment. It also has a hydraulic ladder rack located on the passengers side, carries a R.I.T. pack for F.A.S.T. responses, Bullard Imaging Camera, and a Scout 4-Gas Meter. Engine 315 has a Harrison 6 Killowatt generator on board, with hot-shift feature that is able to be engaged while the apparatus is moving.
1989 Mack 95 Foot Baker Aerialscope
Tower 1 – A 1989 Baker Aerialscope built by Saulsbury Fire Apparatus on a Mack Chassis. It has a 95’ platform. It carries a full compliment of ground ladders, forcible entry tools, ventilation and salvage equipment.
1991 Mack/Saulsbury - Combination Engine/Rescue
Engine 316 – A 1991 combination engine/rescue truck built by Saulsbury Fire Apparatus on a Mack Chassis. It has a 1500 gpm pump, it carries 500 gallons of water, it has a 20-kilowatt PTO driven generator and a complete set of Amkus extrication tools. It is used primarily for traffic accidents, and fires.
1981 Chevrolet/Wajax Brush Truck
Brush 119 – A 1981 Chevrolet 4WD pickup truck with a Wajax Skid Unit. This unit is primarily used for fighting grass, brush and forest fires. It carries 200 gallons of water and a full compliment of forestry hand tools.
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe - Light Rescue Truck
Rescue 117 – A 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe outfitted with EMS gear. This unit's function is to respond to Medical Emergencies. It carries a basic trauma bag with oxygen, folding backboard, suction, an AED, KED, pedi board, and more miscellaneous equipment. 117 has 4-Wheel Drive in case the vehicle needs to enter the woods.
Currently Serving at Aviation Road
1996 HME/Saulsbury Rescue
Rescue 116 – A 1996 Rescue Truck built by Saulsbury Fire Apparatus on an HME SFO chassis. It has a 35-kilowatt generator, a Wilburt light tower and a complete set of Amkus extrication tools. It also is used to carry a large variety of high angle rope rescue equipment.
2000 HME/Smeal Engine
Engine 318 -- A 2000 Engine built by Smeal Fire Apparatus on an HME chassis. It carries 750 gallons of water, it has a 1500 gpm pump and a full compliment of forcible entry, attack, rescue and salvage equipment. It also has a hydraulic ladder rack located on the passengers side, an Augustus piercing nozzle pre-connected on the front bumper and an Advanced Modular Power Systems (AMPS) 6 Killowatt generator on board.
1986 Mack/Quality Engine
Engine 317 – A 1986 engine built by Quality Fire Apparatus on a Mack chassis. It is primarily used for initial fire attack. It has a 1500 gpm pump; it carries 500 gallons of water and has all the necessary equipment to perform forcible entry, attack, ventilation and salvage operations. Engine 317 was completely refurbished in 1995 by J.C. Moore Industries in Fredonia, PA. The jump seat area was completely enclosed, trash lines were added and high side compartments were added to accommodate hand tools and SCBA equipment.
Currently Serving or have served somewhere else in the area
1952 Maxim 75 Foot Canvas Top Ladder Truck
Originally purchased from Glens Falls Fire Department, Glens Falls, NY
sold in 1982 to Ticonderoga Fire Company, Ticonderoga, NY
who has since donated it to International Paper Company in Ticonderoga
1982 Mack 75 Foot Baker Aerialscope
Currently serving the Hudson Falls Fire Department, since 1989
1986 Mack/Quality Engine
Bought brand new as part of a set of twins in 1986-1987. Served from that time until April of 2004 as a front-line attack engine, housed at the Aviation Road Station. Sold in April of 2004 to Tower City Fire Department, Tower City Pennsylvania.