Apparatus
HHFD puts the following apparatus on the road to alarms as required.
Both Engines and both Rescue vehicles, our Squad and all four Chief's vehicles are AED equipped (meaning each has an Automated External Defibrillator(AED) as part of the standard equipment carried on the apparatus. An AED can help revive a person suffering from a Sudden Cardiac Arrest.)
All active members in good standing of the HHFD are "CPR for the Professional Rescuer" certified (in CPR and AED procedures).
(click on the underlined apparatus name for a picture)
Engines
Engine 1 1993
KME purchased used in December 2002 from the Chittenango (NY) Fire Dept. E1 is
the first due Engine for all MVA's
(motor vehicle
accidents) within the
District, and is used for all mutual aid structure fire alarms. E1 runs
with a six member crew with 2,500 feet of 5 inch hose; is equipped with a 1,000 gallon
tank; a 1,250 gpm pump and a hydraulic rescue tool.
This vehicle is AED equipped. As of April 10, 2004, this vehicle will wear
a new decal honoring Past Chief John Harris Sr. for his 50 years of dedicated
service with the HHFD. The vehicle proudly wears the decal for Harris
Hose Company # 1. Congratulations Mr. Harris!!!
Engine 3 1988 E-One purchased new. E3 is the first due Engine at all in-District structure fires and runs back-up to out of district calls as needed. With its short turning radius this truck is extremely flexible and maneuverable. It carriers a crew of eight. E3 has a 750 gallon tank; a 1,500 gpm pump and carries 2,000 feet of 5 inch hose This vehicle is AED equipped. NOTE: In May 2008 the HHFD completed body work, emergency response lighting upgrade and re-painting of Engine 3. Check our Picture Gallery to view pictures of the "new" Engine 3. The pride of the fleet.
Engine 6 2006 Smeal Predator purchased new in 2007. E6 is the "Go To" piece of apparatus and is being used as first due for all structure fires (in and out of district) and MVA's during this first year shake down. E6 sits on a 2006 HME XL chassis and seats 6 fire fighters under a raised roof. It's powered by a Cummins 400 HP diesel. It is 35 feet long. A 1,000 gallon CFP tank and a Hale 1500 Q-Max pump. Harrison 8kw hydraulic generator and hydraulic ladder rack. Oversize hose bed and rescue-style compartments on the driver side with high-side/low-side compartments on the passenger side. LED and Halogen lighting zones. Both a mechanical and an electronic Federal Q siren and wheel weel storage for 6 SCBA bottles. This vehicle now wears the decal honoring Past Chief John Harris Sr. for his 50 years of dedicated service with the HHFD. The vehicle proudly wears the decal for Harris Hose Company # 1.
Rescues
Heavy Rescue 5 1989 Saulsbury purchased new as R1. Recently re-named as R5, it is the first piece of apparatus to roll on any MVA. R5 carries enough equipment to support its role in Fire support and Rescue as well as EMS duties for MVA's or other extrication incidents. The crew compartment originally carried ten members, however, with the addition of our Squad 4 and new E1, HHFD has reduced the cabin seating to eight. A "true" Heavy Rescue, R5 carries all lights, hydraulic tools, fire suppression equipment. This vehicle is AED equipped.
Rescue 2 1990 Chevy Suburban 4-wheel drive light Rescue used primarily for Medical Emergency calls. Carries a crew of four. This vehicle is AED equipped.
Squad
Squad 4 2003 Ford F350 pick-up purchased new. Used as a support vehicle for duties such as: shuttling personnel to/from alarms; carrying supplies; retrieving hose after use for return to station for cleaning and redeployment; personnel transport to off-site training classes. The Squad also handles all snow plowing chores on the HHFD fire station grounds. This vehicle is AED equipped.
