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The fire department maintains apparatus that is appropriate for our community and the type of calls that we receive. Residents often ask why we have two "ladder trucks" when the largest building in the city is about 30 feet high. The answer is that the large ladders are used for reach, not height. Today's lightweight construction makes it extremely dangerous to place firefighters on roofs. For this reason, our members must operate from the safety of the aerial ladders. These ladders must be long enough to reach a two-story roof while the truck is parked 30 feet away on the street. This is where the need for reach comes from.

The following pictures of our apparatus and their descriptions demonstrate the fire department's commitment to handling any emergency for which we are called to respond.

Truck 23 is a 2006 Eone 100' aerial ladder. The truck is a "Quint" which means that it has an aerial ladder, full compliment of ground ladders, a 480 gallon water tank, a pump, and house. The truck also has an on=board foam injection system with a 20 gallon foam tank. Truck 23 carries all of our fire fighting tools, as well as, the "Jaws of Life."

Truck 22 is a 1998 Eone 75' aerial ladder. This truck is also a "Quint" and carries all of the same tools as truck 23.

Engine 21 is a 1993 Eone Cyclone custom pumper. This engine has a 750 gallon on-board water tank and a 1500 gallon per minute pump. The engine carries a full compliment of fire fighting tools and equipment.

Car 24 is a 1999 GMC grass fire truck. Car 24 has an on-board water tank with 200 gallons of water and a pump. The truck has tools for fighting grass fires and the ability to transport five crew members.

Car 30 is a 2007 Ford Super Duty pickup. The truck has a 5.4L gasoline engine and is used to tow the Dive/Rescue trailer and the Zodiac boat. The truck has an 8' bed and a plow so it is used for a utility vehicle for the department.

Cars 20, 29, & 31 are 2006 Ford Explorers that are used as command vehicles. Car 29 is the Chief's vehicle and is used for day-to-day administrative operations. Car 20 is the fire prevention vehicle and is used for inspections and administrative functions. Car 31 is used by the training officer and double as a first response paramedic unit when needed.

Medic 28 is a 2003 McKoy Miller ambulance on an International chassis. Medic 28 is an advanced life support ambulance and is equipped with state-of-the-art emergency medical equipment.

Medic 26 is a 2001 McKoy Miller ambulance on an International chassis. Medic 26 is an advanced life support ambulance and is equipped with state-of-the-art emergency medical equipment

Medic 27 is a 1997 Medtec ambulance on the International chassis. Medic 27 is an advanced life support ambulance and carries state-of-the-art emergency medical equipment.

Medic 25 is a 1995 Medtec ambulance on an International chassis. Medic 25 is an advanced life support ambulance that is used as a reserve unit.

Zodiac Boat is the Dive/Rescue team boat which is a 2007, 16' Zodiac with a 9.9 hp Yamaha motor. The boat is transported on a trailer and then moved by team members once it is on the scene.

 Dive/Rescue Trailer is used by the Dive/Rescue team which utilizes a 2007, 16', trailer to store and transport dive equipment. The trailer is professionally finished inside and has a generator that power inside and outside lighting. The trailer is heated for operations that occur during in climate weather.