The Carman Fire Department Engine company consist of three engines; two 1986 Pierce Arrow twins (Engine 131 and Engine 133) and a 1996 Ford mini pumper (Engine 135). The tasks assigned to these Engine Companies are arguably the most important. Engine companies have been the backbone of the fire service; their efforts result in the outcome of the fire. Engine company duties consist of stretching a single line to extinguish a dumpster fire to supplying multiple hand lines and master streams.  Engine 131 and Engine 133 are both 1986 Pierce Arrows set up to be identically the same in every aspect. Engine 131 is first due on all fires and fire alarms, where as Engine 133 is first due on d...

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    * 1986 Pierce Arrow triple combination pumpers (Twins)
    * 6 person enclosed cab
    * 320 H.P. Cummins L-10 Diesel
    * Allison 5 speed automatic transmission
    * 750 gallon booster tank
    * 1,000 feet of 4" supply line
    * 300\' 3" utility line
    * 1,250 GPM Waterous pump
    * preconnects include;
    * 1- 1 3/4" 150\'
    * 1- 1 3/4" 200\'
    * 1- 1 3/4" 250\'
    * 1- 2 1/2&...

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    * 1986 Pierce Arrow triple combination pumpers (Twins)
    * 6 person enclosed cab
    * 320 H.P. Cummins L-10 Diesel
    * Allison 5 speed automatic transmission
    * 750 gallon booster tank
    * 1,000 feet of 4" supply line
    * 300\' 3" utility line
    * 1,250 GPM Waterous pump
    * preconnects include;
    * 1- 1 3/4" 150\'
    * 1- 1 3/4" 200\'
    * 1- 1 3/4" 250\'
    * 1- 2...

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    * 1996 Ford F350 Crew cab mini pumper
    * 7.3 Diesel
    * 4X4 dual rear wheels
    * 1979 Hammerly body
    * 200 gallon booster tank
    * 250 GPM waterous pump
    * 800' forestry hose with wye and adapters
    * 500' of 4" supply line

Truck company operations rely more on independent action by the firefighters involved. Truck company members must have additional training, experience and ability to perform their responsibilities without direct supervision or assistance.


Truck Company Responsibilities

    * Ladders (ground ladders and aerial devices)
    * Ventilation (horizontal, vertical, and pressurized)
    * Utility Control
    * Forcible Entry
    * Search and Rescue
    * Loss Control (salvage and overhaul)
    * Control Fire Extens...

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    * 2000 Pierce Lance 85\' Ariel platform
    * 8 man cab
    * 450 H.P. ISM Cummins Diesel
    * 1,250 GPM Waterous pump
    * 310 gallon booster tank
    * 7 MSA SCBA
    * Preconnects include;
    * 1- 1 3/4" 150\' front bumper trash line
    * 1- 1 3/4\'" 200\'
    * 1- 1 3/4" 250\'
    * 250\' dead lay 2 1/2"
    * 1,000\' 4" supply line
    * Compliment of ground ladders, roof ladders, f...

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The Carman Fire Department Rescue Company is comprised of Rescue 134. The Rescue is stocked full of a wide variety of tools, ranging from common household implements to specialized vehicle stabilization and extrication equipment. These are the tools that allow the Rescue Company's highly skilled and heavily trained emergency personnel get the job done. Rescue 134 also serves as the Town of Rotterdam’s Mobile Air Bank and Rehab Company. Rescue 134 is capable of filling air bottles remotely without the need of a filling station.

    * 1995 Pierce Lance Heavy Rescue
    * 12 person crew cab
    * 375 H.P. Cummins M-11 Diesel
    * Allison 5 speed automatic transmission
    * On board PTO operated 8K generator
    * 12,000 lb. front mounted electric winch
    * Complete hydraulic rescue tool compliment
    * Complete manual rescue tool compliment
    * BLS EMS equipment capability
    * On scene rehab equipment, and supplies
    * 5 MSA SCBA
    * Cascade air bot...

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    * 2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew cab pickup
    * 6.0 Diesel
    * Used by Fire police and as a utility vehicle