Prevention 161 is a 2023 Ford Expedition. The Prevention vehicle is used by Lt. Schmidt to inspect homes and businesses. Truro also utilizes our prevention officer to investigate the causes of fires. This vehicle is fully outfitted with radios and other equipment so it can be used as a command vehicle if needed. A larger vehicle was purchased to carry extra equipment that was previously borrowed from another vehicle on scene due to lack of storage.
Engine 161 is a 2009 Pierce PUC Arrow XT. Engine 161 is capable of flowing 1500 gallons of water every minute on to a fire. The on board water tank holds 750 gallons of water 30 gallons of pre-plumbed Class A foam. Engine 161 has over 2000 feet of supply and attack hose arranged to best suit the types of structures in the district. The minimum number of personal on Engine 161 at any time is 3.
Engine 162 is a 2022 E-ONE TYPHOON. This is Truro's first E-ONE and the first new fire engine in over 10 years. This truck is the first in the fleet to have no crosslays (fire hose coming off the sides of the truck). All hose comes off the rear of the truck which means positioning this truck for hose deployment needs to be slightly altered from the way it is done on other trucks. Over 2000 feet of various sized attack and supply hose is carried. The pump is capable of pumping over 1500 gallons per minute and the truck itself carries 750 gallons of water.
Engine 163 is a 2004 KME. This truck was originally purchased Engine 161 until it was replaced in 2009 it went to a reserve status. In 2020 this truck was refurbished and moved into a frontline position and ran as Engine 162 for a couple years until being replaced in 2022.
Engine 164 is a 2007 American Lafrance. It has a 60 series Detroit diesel engine with 440 HP. It is capable of pumping 1500 gallons a minute of water and carries 750 gallons at all times. Engine 164 has over 2000 feet of hose used for water supply and fire attack. Hoses on the truck are set up to most efficiently extinguish fire as fast as possible. The minimum number of personal on Engine 164 at any time is 3.
Medic 161 is a 2016 Ford F550 Chasis with a Braun box.
All of our medics carry all types of lifesaving medications and equipment. They are equipped with Stryker power cots with self-loading systems. All of them have Lucas 3 CPR devices and Lifepak 15’s. The minimum number of personal on Medic 161 at any time is 2.
Medic 162 is a 2019 Ford F550 Chasis with a Braun box.
All of our medics carry all types of lifesaving medications and equipment. They are equipped with Stryker power cots with self-loading systems. All of them have Lucas 3 CPR devices and Lifepak 15’s. The minimum number of personal on Medic 162 at any time is 2.
Medic 163 is a 2014 Ford F550 Chasis with a Braun box. Medic 163 is a reserve truck and is used for special events or when one of the other medics is receiving maintenance.
All of our medics carry all types of lifesaving medications and equipment. They are equipped with Stryker power cots with self-loading systems. All of them have Lucas 3 CPR devices and Lifepak 15’s
Battalion 161 is a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The Battalion is in charge of each shift and will take command when on scene of a fire. Battalion 161 also responds with the crews to medical calls that may require their support and will act as a coordinator when the time is needed.