TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT
The Stuart Volunteer Fire
Department has some of the most advanced firefighting apparatus available to
the fire service. This equipment is used to save lives, protect property,
and battle fire each time we are called into service.
Our unit 2612 is a 2001 model pumper/tanker built
by Pierce. Powered by a 315 hp Cummins diesel engine, it has a 1,000 gal.
water tank capacity. It also houses ladders,
wildfire fighting equipment, and SCBA gear.
Our unit 2611 is a 1995 model pumper/tanker built
by 3D. Powered by a 300 hp Cummins diesel engine, it has a 1,000 gal. water tank capacity. It also houses ground and roof
ladders, wildfire fighting equipment, and SCBA gear.
Unit 2640 is a Brush Truck unit, which is also used for vehicle accidents, and other incidents where a more compact
apparatus may be required. Our 2640 is a 2003 Ford F-550 built by
Slagle. It has a booster reel, wildfire fighting equipment, HazMat
incident gear, and SCBA.
Our Ladder 1 unit is a 1991 model ladder truck
built by Pierce. It is a 245 hp International, and has a 600 gal. capacity water tank. This unit has a telescopic 50
foot ladder and SCBA gear. It is the
only ladder truck in
Our 2600 unit is the Personnel Car for Company
26. This 1996 Ford Crown
Our HazMat & Special Operations Unit trailer is
a fully-stocked piece of mobile response equipment that can be brought into
service at a moments’ notice. This
trailer contains special gear and equipment used to respond to Hazardous
Materials incidents and other special emergency situations (such as Confined
Space Rescue; Search & Rescue Operations; or Swift Water Rescue &
Evacuations).
Company 26 is the only Department in our county with a
dedicated unit for such critical incidents.
This trailer can be towed by our Unit 2640 or other SUV or POV in times
of emergency operations. It is housed
inside our station and its acquisition was made possible by the generous donations
from
Company 26 has many important pieces of
Firefighting equipment to aid our members in combating different types of fire,
rescue, and emergency incidents. Among this equipment is our
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, or SCBA. This gear, similar to that used
by scuba divers, allows Fire Fighters to enter buildings and other environments
where fire, fumes, and heavy smoke are present.
Here is a picture of our gear lockers, where our turnout gear is kept. Turnout gear is the name given to the outfits worn by fire service personnel during emergency operations, including boots, gloves, hoods, and helmets.
Below, are pictures of inside the fire station. We use our computer to determine weather patterns during the dry Fall wildfire season, file our incident reports (NFIRS), and maintain pre-plans for potential fire hazards. Computers are another vital part of fire service equipment, whether they are used in emergency equipment or in the office.
The Stuart Volunteer Fire
Department is very proud of the equipment we have. We take care to
maintain our equipment so that it is ready to be used at a moment's notice to
respond to emergency calls.
