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Engine 5
Engine 5 is a 2005 International 7400 Commercial Chassis manufactured by Crimson Fire. This unit is a 5 member cab. This is the First out truck for structure & vehicle fires along with motor vehicle accidents. Engine 5 carries 1000 gallons of water, 30 gallon foam tank supported with a 1250 gpm pump. This unit is also equipped with extrication tools along with 10 SCBA, and thermal imaging camera. This truck was purchased through the Firefighter Assistance Grant. the purchase price of this unit was $205,000.00. But due to the use of the grant only cost the community $36,000.00 due to the grant being written.
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Pumper 1
Pumper 1 is a American General M35A2 military 2 1/2 ton 6x6. This truck was build in 2001. We was actually painting this truck when the terrorist attacked September 11, 2001. This unit has been dedicated to 9/11. It is equipped with a 1000 gallon tank, and is utilized as a Tender and Wildland Brush unit.
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Squad 5
Squad 5 is a 2012 Ford F-550, serving as a first response unit primarily dispatched for medical emergencies. It also acts as the secondary unit for grass and vehicle fires. In 2012, this vehicle underwent a chassis upgrade to an F-550 and was renumbered to Squad 5. It features a 300-gallon poly tank and is outfitted with medical equipment.
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Pickup 15
Pickup 15 is 2015 Chevy 1 Ton. It is a first out Brush Unit to fight wildland fires. It is equipped with a 300 gal poly tank 200 gpm pump. It is equipped with a 300-gallon poly tank and a 200 GPM pump, along with essential hand tools and a chainsaw.
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Tanker 1
Tanker 1 is a 1993 GMC Topkick featuring a 2000 fiberglass tank and a 2400-gallon drop tank. Primary use of this unit is to transfer water from hydrants to fire scene for water supply.
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Ranger 1
Ranger 1 is a 2006 Polaris Ranger Crew 700, generously provided by the Kansas Forest Service. This side-by-side vehicle functions as a rapid response unit for city events and rescue missions. Additionally, it will aid in wildland fire scenarios by navigating tight spaces and assisting in the clearing of tree lines.
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Engine 1 (Retired)
1970 GMC This was the inaugural new engine acquired by the Potwin Volunteer Fire Department. It features a 300-gallon steel tank and a 500 GPM front mount pump. This unit was retired in 2010
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Squad 10
(Chassis Retired)
Squad 1 is a 1986 Chevy 1-ton Pickup, serving as the primary response unit for medical calls. It also as the secondary unit for grass and vehicle fires. In 2012, this unit underwent a chassis upgrade to an F-550 and was renumbered to Squad 5. It features a 300-gallon poly tank and essential medical equipment, but the chassis was retired in 2012 when we acquired the Ford F-550.
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Pickup 12 (Retired)
Pickup 12 is a 1986 GMC 1 Ton 4x4, recognized as the inaugural Brush Unit dedicated to combating wildland fires. It is equipped with a 300-gallon poly tank and a 200 GPM pump, along with essential hand tools and a chainsaw. This unit was officially retired and sold in 2016, coinciding with the deployment of Pickup 15 into service.