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The Volunteer Fire Department maintains 7 fully equipped vehicles to provide the Township with the best possible fire protection.

284 Engine 1 1989 American LaFrance 1,500 gallon per minute pump truck Seats 5 Firefighters Carries 500 gallons of water 1,000 FT 4” Supply Hose
284 Engine 2 2002 American LaFrance 2,000 gallon per minute pump truck Seats 8 Firefighters 1,000 FT 4” Supply Hose 1,000 FT 2 ½” Hose Carries 500 gallons of Water Computer controlled pump Computer controlled Foam System 10,000 Watt Generator
284 Rescue 1989 American LaFrance/Saulsbury Rescue Truck Seats 7 Firefighters Carries equipment for vehicle, trench, water and high angle rescues Onboard computer Hazmat Incidents Pre Fire Plans Vehicle Rescue Procedures Oxygen System Breathing Air 15,000 Watt Generator
284 Truck 2006 American LaFrance Ladder Truck Seats 8 Firefighters 1,500 gallon per minute pump 1,000 feet of supply hose Computer controlled pump Carries ladder from 10' to 105'
284 Squad 1 2003 Ford F-350 4 door Super Crew Utility Pickup Truck Carries Hazmat and salvage equipment Transports Fire Department personnel
284 Command 1999 Chevrolet 4 Door Tahoe Transports Fire Department personnel Transports personnel to educational training courses
284 Squad 2 2000 Ford F-350 4 door Super Crew Utility Pickup Truck Carries Hazmat and salvage equipment Transports Fire Department personnel Used for the Fire Department's Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Tow Vehicle for Trench Rescue Trailer Tow Vehicle for Fire Safety Trailer
Trench Rescue Trailer Shared jointly with Mt. Lebanon Fire Department Carries shoring and tools for trench rescues
Fire Safety Trailer Shared jointly with Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company Educational smoke house used to train children how to escape fire and smoke conditions