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Photo |
Unit Identification |
Apparatus Description |
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Engine 1 |
Engine 1 is a 1986 Pierce
that until 2008 served the Department as its first out
engine. It has a 1000 GPM Waterous Pump and a 1000
gallon tank. It now serves as the second out truck
and functions as a mutual aid unit as well. It
carries EMT-B level equipment and AED. |
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Engine 2 |
Engine 2 is a 2000 Pierce
on an Freightliner chasis with 4 wheel drive capability.
It has a 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon tank capacity.
It is used not only as a brush fire unit thanks to its
duel booster reels, but with its 4 wheel drive features
it serves the Department in areas of rough terrain.
It also carries EMT-B level equipment. |
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Engine 3 |
Engine 3 is a 2008 Pierce
Contender that replaced our 1969 Ward LaFrance engine.
It comes equipped with a 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon
tank. Engine 3 has a Will-Burt light tower and
carries a compliment of Hurst rescue tools including
spreader, cutter, and rams. It carries EMT-B level
equipment and a Zoll AED. |
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Tanker 1 |
Tanker 1 is a 1993 Pierce
on a Freightliner chasis. It has a 1000 GPM pump
and 1000 gallon tank. Many areas in Polk County
are not covered well by hydrants and thus Tanker 1
responds not only in the outlying areas of Tryon's
district, but mutual aid areas as well. |
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Service 1 |
Service 1 is a 2004
Chevrolet C3500 with rescue body. It carries spare
SCBAs as well as a compliment of hand tools. It
also houses the department's compliment of cribbing and
carries a Hurst combi-tool on board as well for
incidents when Engine 3 is assigned to another call.
It carries EMT-B level equipment and AED. |
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TAC 1 |
TAC 1 is Tryon's 2006 Ford
F-350 4x4 with skid unit which serves as a brush truck
and medical response unit. It carries EMT-B level
equipment and Zoll AED. |
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TAC 2 |
TAC 2 is the department's
2006 Ford Escape 4x4 which serves as the vehicle for the
Fire Chief. This replaced a 1989 Chevrolet Blazer.
The Escape gets better fuel mileage and still allows
areas of the district to be accessed due to rough
terrain. It carries EMT-B level equipment and a Zoll AED. |
