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 dumpster fires and vehicle accidents. Engine 135 is first due on all rubbish fires and wires down calls.
There are two responsibilities for an engine company.
1. Establishment of a water supply
2. The attack on the fire by crew.
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 Extension
T -132
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, forcible entry and power tools
Rescue Company
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.
750 gallon booster tank
1,000 feet of 4" supply line
7.3 Diesel
Ventilation (horizontal, vertical, and pressurized)
1,250 GPM Waterous pump
On board PTO operated 8K generator
U-136 
